2025 APSA Omnibus Survey

Prepared by Verasight

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Verasight conducted a free nationally-representative survey of 3,000 adults to answer questions suggested by attendees at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Political Science Association. Respondents were randomly assigned to one of three question modules. Data were collected from September 22 — September 29, 2025. If you are planning on conducting a survey, contact us.

Key Takeaways












1 Democracy, Politics, & Participation Module

1.1 Participation in a Protest Against the Trump Administration

If there were a truly historic nationwide protest against the Trump administration in the coming days, how likely would you be to participate? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
I would certainly participate. 20%
I would most likely participate. 11%
There is an approximately 50/50 chance that I would participate. 13%
I would most likely not participate. 22%
I would certainly not participate, because I am opposed. 19%
I would certainly not participate, because I am unable to. 6%
I would seek to join a pro-Trump counter-protest. 8%

1.1.1 Crosstabs

Age

Response 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+
I would certainly participate. 27% 21% 16% 18%
I would most likely participate. 11% 10% 10% 12%
There is an approximately 50/50 chance that I would participate. 18% 13% 14% 9%
I would most likely not participate. 22% 27% 22% 15%
I would certainly not participate, because I am opposed. 12% 15% 21% 31%
I would certainly not participate, because I am unable to. 7% 8% 6% 3%
I would seek to join a pro-Trump counter-protest. 3% 7% 10% 13%

Income

Response < $50,000 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000 - $149,999 > $150,000
I would certainly participate. 18% 21% 23% 19%
I would most likely participate. 9% 11% 11% 14%
There is an approximately 50/50 chance that I would participate. 16% 11% 12% 14%
I would most likely not participate. 25% 22% 24% 15%
I would certainly not participate, because I am opposed. 15% 23% 16% 21%
I would certainly not participate, because I am unable to. 8% 5% 3% 7%
I would seek to join a pro-Trump counter-protest. 9% 6% 11% 10%

Gender

Response Male Female
I would certainly participate. 20% 20%
I would most likely participate. 11% 10%
There is an approximately 50/50 chance that I would participate. 11% 15%
I would most likely not participate. 22% 23%
I would certainly not participate, because I am opposed. 22% 17%
I would certainly not participate, because I am unable to. 4% 7%
I would seek to join a pro-Trump counter-protest. 10% 7%

Education

Response HS or less Some college/2-yr degree 4-yr/post-graduate degree
I would certainly participate. 19% 20% 22%
I would most likely participate. 9% 9% 14%
There is an approximately 50/50 chance that I would participate. 13% 12% 14%
I would most likely not participate. 27% 19% 20%
I would certainly not participate, because I am opposed. 20% 21% 18%
I would certainly not participate, because I am unable to. 6% 8% 5%
I would seek to join a pro-Trump counter-protest. 7% 11% 8%

Party ID

Response Democrat Independent Republican
I would certainly participate. 41% 14% 8%
I would most likely participate. 18% 12% 2%
There is an approximately 50/50 chance that I would participate. 15% 18% 6%
I would most likely not participate. 15% 30% 19%
I would certainly not participate, because I am opposed. 3% 13% 44%
I would certainly not participate, because I am unable to. 8% 7% 3%
I would seek to join a pro-Trump counter-protest. 0% 6% 19%

Race/Ethnicity

Response White Black Hispanic Other
I would certainly participate. 16% 41% 22% 19%
I would most likely participate. 11% 5% 12% 11%
There is an approximately 50/50 chance that I would participate. 11% 15% 17% 18%
I would most likely not participate. 20% 26% 22% 32%
I would certainly not participate, because I am opposed. 26% 3% 16% 8%
I would certainly not participate, because I am unable to. 6% 9% 4% 6%
I would seek to join a pro-Trump counter-protest. 11% 1% 6% 6%

1.2 Voting Considerations

In thinking about your vote, do you usually: (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Consider several issues together, weighing the pros and cons. 58%
Sometimes I focus on one key issue, other times I weight pros and cons. It depends on what’s a stake. 37%
Decide based on a single issue that matters most to you. 5%

1.2.1 Crosstabs

Age

Response 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+
Consider several issues together, weighing the pros and cons. 53% 62% 59% 57%
Sometimes I focus on one key issue, other times I weight pros and cons. It depends on what’s a stake. 41% 30% 38% 42%
Decide based on a single issue that matters most to you. 7% 8% 3% 2%

Income

Response < $50,000 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000 - $149,999 > $150,000
Consider several issues together, weighing the pros and cons. 50% 57% 65% 70%
Sometimes I focus on one key issue, other times I weight pros and cons. It depends on what’s a stake. 41% 38% 32% 27%
Decide based on a single issue that matters most to you. 8% 5% 3% 3%

Gender

Response Male Female
Consider several issues together, weighing the pros and cons. 58% 58%
Sometimes I focus on one key issue, other times I weight pros and cons. It depends on what’s a stake. 36% 38%
Decide based on a single issue that matters most to you. 6% 4%

Education

Response HS or less Some college/2-yr degree 4-yr/post-graduate degree
Consider several issues together, weighing the pros and cons. 54% 57% 63%
Sometimes I focus on one key issue, other times I weight pros and cons. It depends on what’s a stake. 39% 39% 33%
Decide based on a single issue that matters most to you. 7% 5% 4%

Party ID

Response Democrat Independent Republican
Consider several issues together, weighing the pros and cons. 65% 58% 51%
Sometimes I focus on one key issue, other times I weight pros and cons. It depends on what’s a stake. 31% 37% 42%
Decide based on a single issue that matters most to you. 4% 5% 7%

Race/Ethnicity

Response White Black Hispanic Other
Consider several issues together, weighing the pros and cons. 58% 63% 52% 66%
Sometimes I focus on one key issue, other times I weight pros and cons. It depends on what’s a stake. 39% 30% 39% 29%
Decide based on a single issue that matters most to you. 4% 7% 9% 6%

1.3 Voter Registration Status

Are you registered to vote, or not? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Yes, registered to vote as a Democrat 31%
Yes, registered to vote as a Republican 32%
Yes, registered to vote, with a minor party 2%
Yes, registered to vote, unaffiliated with a party 26%
No 9%

1.3.1 Crosstabs

Age

Response 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+
Yes, registered to vote as a Democrat 33% 32% 33% 28%
Yes, registered to vote as a Republican 22% 28% 34% 45%
Yes, registered to vote, with a minor party 1% 3% 2% 1%
Yes, registered to vote, unaffiliated with a party 32% 26% 23% 22%
No 12% 11% 9% 4%

Income

Response < $50,000 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000 - $149,999 > $150,000
Yes, registered to vote as a Democrat 28% 31% 34% 36%
Yes, registered to vote as a Republican 26% 36% 37% 30%
Yes, registered to vote, with a minor party 2% 1% 3% 3%
Yes, registered to vote, unaffiliated with a party 24% 26% 23% 30%
No 20% 5% 3% 1%

Gender

Response Male Female
Yes, registered to vote as a Democrat 28% 34%
Yes, registered to vote as a Republican 36% 29%
Yes, registered to vote, with a minor party 2% 2%
Yes, registered to vote, unaffiliated with a party 28% 23%
No 6% 12%

Education

Response HS or less Some college/2-yr degree 4-yr/post-graduate degree
Yes, registered to vote as a Democrat 26% 33% 36%
Yes, registered to vote as a Republican 31% 34% 32%
Yes, registered to vote, with a minor party 1% 2% 2%
Yes, registered to vote, unaffiliated with a party 25% 25% 26%
No 17% 6% 4%

Party ID

Response Democrat Independent Republican
Yes, registered to vote as a Democrat 84% 13% 4%
Yes, registered to vote as a Republican 3% 11% 87%
Yes, registered to vote, with a minor party 1% 4% 0%
Yes, registered to vote, unaffiliated with a party 8% 55% 5%
No 4% 17% 4%

Race/Ethnicity

Response White Black Hispanic Other
Yes, registered to vote as a Democrat 25% 54% 35% 36%
Yes, registered to vote as a Republican 41% 11% 29% 12%
Yes, registered to vote, with a minor party 2% 2% 1% 4%
Yes, registered to vote, unaffiliated with a party 26% 19% 22% 40%
No 7% 14% 13% 7%

1.4 Primary Election Eligibility

Some states have closed primaries, where only registered party members can vote, while others have open primaries, where any voter can choose a party’s primary. In which primary elections are you eligible to vote? (Select all that apply) (N = 1,000)
Item Selected
The Democratic primary election 48%
The Republican primary election 44%
Minor party primary elections (e.g. Green Party, Constitution Party) 16%
I am not registered to vote 10%

1.4.1 Crosstabs

Age

Response 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+
The Democratic primary election 56% 46% 47% 44%
The Republican primary election 28% 41% 48% 58%
Minor party primary elections (e.g. Green Party, Constitution Party) 20% 17% 14% 11%
I am not registered to vote 13% 12% 10% 6%

Income

Response < $50,000 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000 - $149,999 > $150,000
The Democratic primary election 43% 49% 48% 55%
The Republican primary election 34% 48% 48% 47%
Minor party primary elections (e.g. Green Party, Constitution Party) 14% 16% 17% 19%
I am not registered to vote 22% 7% 2% 4%

Gender

Response Male Female
The Democratic primary election 45% 49%
The Republican primary election 49% 40%
Minor party primary elections (e.g. Green Party, Constitution Party) 16% 16%
I am not registered to vote 9% 12%

Education

Response HS or less Some college/2-yr degree 4-yr/post-graduate degree
The Democratic primary election 41% 50% 53%
The Republican primary election 39% 50% 44%
Minor party primary elections (e.g. Green Party, Constitution Party) 13% 17% 17%
I am not registered to vote 18% 8% 5%

Party ID

Response Democrat Independent Republican
The Democratic primary election 90% 45% 9%
The Republican primary election 9% 34% 91%
Minor party primary elections (e.g. Green Party, Constitution Party) 7% 30% 6%
I am not registered to vote 5% 19% 5%

Race/Ethnicity

Response White Black Hispanic Other
The Democratic primary election 42% 64% 52% 56%
The Republican primary election 54% 19% 36% 30%
Minor party primary elections (e.g. Green Party, Constitution Party) 17% 15% 10% 21%
I am not registered to vote 10% 13% 11% 11%

1.5 Predicted 2026 Midterm Senate Seat Winners by Party

Thinking about the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, which party do you think will win the most seats in the US Senate? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Republicans 51%
Democrats 42%
Some other party 7%

1.5.1 Crosstabs

Age

Response 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+
Republicans 44% 50% 51% 58%
Democrats 47% 41% 44% 40%
Some other party 10% 10% 6% 2%

Income

Response < $50,000 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000 - $149,999 > $150,000
Republicans 46% 52% 49% 59%
Democrats 42% 42% 45% 40%
Some other party 12% 6% 5% 1%

Gender

Response Male Female
Republicans 54% 48%
Democrats 40% 43%
Some other party 6% 8%

Education

Response HS or less Some college/2-yr degree 4-yr/post-graduate degree
Republicans 52% 50% 50%
Democrats 36% 45% 47%
Some other party 12% 6% 3%

Party ID

Response Democrat Independent Republican
Republicans 22% 41% 91%
Democrats 78% 42% 9%
Some other party 0% 17% 1%

Race/Ethnicity

Response White Black Hispanic Other
Republicans 60% 25% 44% 39%
Democrats 34% 62% 48% 55%
Some other party 6% 12% 7% 6%

1.6 Predicted Party Winners for 2026 US House Elections

Thinking about the upcoming election in 2026, which party do you think will win the most seats in the US House of Representatives? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Republicans 51%
Democrats 43%
Some other party 6%

1.6.1 Crosstabs

Age

Response 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+
Republicans 41% 52% 54% 55%
Democrats 49% 41% 42% 44%
Some other party 10% 8% 4% 2%

Income

Response < $50,000 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000 - $149,999 > $150,000
Republicans 50% 52% 50% 52%
Democrats 40% 43% 47% 46%
Some other party 10% 5% 2% 2%

Gender

Response Male Female
Republicans 51% 51%
Democrats 45% 41%
Some other party 4% 8%

Education

Response HS or less Some college/2-yr degree 4-yr/post-graduate degree
Republicans 53% 53% 48%
Democrats 37% 43% 50%
Some other party 11% 4% 2%

Party ID

Response Democrat Independent Republican
Republicans 21% 43% 89%
Democrats 78% 43% 10%
Some other party 0% 14% 1%

Race/Ethnicity

Response White Black Hispanic Other
Republicans 59% 29% 44% 44%
Democrats 37% 60% 51% 49%
Some other party 5% 11% 5% 7%

1.7 Optimism Levels for the US Economy in the Coming Year

How optimistic do you feel about the US economy in the next year? (N = 1,000)
Response Percent
Very optimistic 15%
Somewhat optimistic 21%
Neither optimistic nor pessimistic 20%
Somewhat pressimistic 23%
Very pessimistic 21%

1.7.1 Crosstabs

Age

Response 18-29 30-49 50-64 65+
Very optimistic 11% 13% 15% 22%
Somewhat optimistic 19% 20% 22% 24%
Neither optimistic nor pessimistic 25% 24% 18% 12%
Somewhat pressimistic 23% 22% 21% 25%
Very pessimistic 21% 22% 23% 18%

Income

Response < $50,000 $50,000-$99,999 $100,000 - $149,999 > $150,000
Very optimistic 11% 15% 16% 22%
Somewhat optimistic 19% 24% 21% 17%
Neither optimistic nor pessimistic 26% 19% 18% 15%
Somewhat pressimistic 22% 20% 28% 25%
Very pessimistic 23% 21% 17% 21%

Gender

Response Male Female
Very optimistic 19% 11%
Somewhat optimistic 26% 17%
Neither optimistic nor pessimistic 18% 21%
Somewhat pressimistic 21% 24%
Very pessimistic 16% 26%

Education

Response HS or less Some college/2-yr degree 4-yr/post-graduate degree
Very optimistic 16% 12% 16%
Somewhat optimistic 22% 25% 19%
Neither optimistic nor pessimistic 30% 14% 14%
Somewhat pressimistic 16% 23% 28%
Very pessimistic 17% 26% 22%

Party ID

Response Democrat Independent Republican
Very optimistic 11% 8% 28%
Somewhat optimistic 8% 18% 39%
Neither optimistic nor pessimistic 14% 27% 16%
Somewhat pressimistic 33% 24% 10%
Very pessimistic 34% 23% 7%

Race/Ethnicity

Response White Black Hispanic Other
Very optimistic 14% 24% 15% 9%
Somewhat optimistic 24% 13% 22% 12%
Neither optimistic nor pessimistic 19% 27% 19% 21%
Somewhat pressimistic 23% 17% 23% 28%
Very pessimistic 20% 19% 21% 30%