Trump's Net Approval Ratings Plummet in Key Senate Races, Source Says

President Trump's average net approval in key Senate states in 2018 was above water, but this year, he's 23 points less popular, according to the source. This shift is a key difference from 2018, where Trump was actually a positive in those races, now he's 23 points less popular in key senate races, the source notes. Democrats are favored to take back the Senate, the source adds.

The drop in approval ratings is particularly notable in states like Maine, Michigan, Ohio, Iowa, and Texas, where Trump's net up for writing is minus 10 or worse. Democrats are favored to take back the Senate, despite Trump's negative numbers in key races, which were positive in 2018. Republicans increased their majority in 2018, but Trump's approval ratings have plummeted, especially in young voter demographics.

The decline in Trump's approval ratings has significant implications for the Republican Party, as Democrats are now favored to take back the Senate, according to the source. Trump's net approval dropped by 19 points in key Senate states this year compared to 2018, making him a drag on the Republican Party. Democrats are expected to gain seats, with young voters increasingly leaning Democratic, the source notes.