President Donald Trump's approval rating in polls has continued to slip, with a recent North Carolina poll finding numbers that marked "his worst on record in the poll since becoming president."
According to a report from USA TODAY, Trump's approval rating remains positive in just 10 states: in Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho, Kansas, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming. All 10 of these states backed Trump in the last three presidential elections.
In North Carolina, a Carolina Forward poll released Oct. 13 surveyed 829 likely voters in the Tar Heel State, finding that the president had a net approval rating of -17 percentage points.
Here's what else we know about approval ratings in N.C. and countrywide, including approval for
N.C.'s U.S. Senator options, Democrat Roy Cooper and Republican Michael Whatley.
What is Donald Trump's approval rating now in October 2026?
Recent polls found the following on Trump's approval rating:
- Most recent polls from AP-NORC surveyed 1,119 adults and found a 35% approval rating and a 64% disapproval rating, a net approval rating of -29 percentage points.
- Most recent polls from Beacon Research/Shaw & Company Research with Fox News surveyed 1,202 adults and found a 36% approval rating and a 64% disapproval rating, a net approval rating of -28 percentage points.
- Most recent polls from Ipsos with Reuters surveyed 4,505 adults and found a 32% approval rating and a 65% disapproval rating, a net approval rating of -33 percentage points.
- Most recent polls from Pew Research Center surveyed 5,062 adults and found a 30% approval rating and a 68% disapproval rating, a net approval rating of -38 percentage points.
- Most recent polls from Quinnipiac University surveyed 1,032 adults and found a 33% approval rating and a 60% disapproval rating, a net approval rating of -27 percentage points.
- Most recent polls from Emerson College surveyed 1,000 adults and found a 39% approval rating and a 58% disapproval rating, a net approval rating of -19 percentage points.
What is Trump's approval rating in North Carolina?
A study released Oct. 13 by Carolina Forward surveyed 829 North Carolina likely voters. The survey found that Trump had a 41% approval rating and a 58% disapproval rating, a net approval rating of -17 percentage points. The study noted that these numbers marked "his worst on record in the poll since becoming president."
What is Michael Watley's approval rating in North Carolina?
The Carolina Forward survey also asked respondents about who they were most likely to vote for U.S. Senator in the upcoming midterm election. The study found that 40% would vote for Whatley.
What is Roy Cooper's approval rating in North Carolina?
The Oct. 13 Carolina Forward poll found that, of respondents, 50% would vote for Cooper.
What is North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein's approval rating?
Another recent round of polls conducted by WSOC/WRAL Oct. 7-11 found that N.C. Gov. Josh Stein held a 46% approval rating in the state.
How does Trump's approval rating compare with his first term?
According to results from now-defunct polling website FiveThirtyEight, Trump had a final approval rating of 34% when he left office in 2021. His approval average during his first term was 41%.
How does Trump's approval rating compare with past presidents?
Data compiled by USA TODAY found the following:
- Joe Biden - 40%
- Donald Trump (first term) - 34%
- Barack Obama - 59%
- George W. Bush - 34%
- Bill Clinton - 66%
- George H.W. Bush - 56%
- Ronald Reagan - 63%
- Jimmy Carter - 34%
- Gerald Ford - 53%
- Richard Nixon - 24%
Iris Seaton is the trending news reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at iseaton@citizentimes.com.
This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: Trump's approval rating in October in NC poll marks 'worst on record'
