Pew Research Center Poll Highlights Religious Voting Trends in Midterm Elections

A recent study by the Pew Research Center reveals significant differences in voting intentions among American religious groups ahead of the midterm elections. The survey, which polled over 5,000 U.S. adults, indicates that white Evangelical Protestants remain the only religious subgroup to show majority support for President Donald Trump and Republican candidates. Specifically, 73% of white Evangelicals intend to vote for the Republican candidate in their district, while only 12% plan to support the Democratic candidate.

In contrast, the data shows that most other religious demographics lean toward Democratic candidates. For instance, 74% of Black Protestants and a majority of Hispanic Catholics plan to vote for Democrats. Meanwhile, Catholic voters overall are nearly evenly divided, with 42% favoring Democrats and 39% supporting Republicans. Among the religiously unaffiliated, including atheists and agnostics, support for Democratic candidates is notably high, ranging from 61% to 81%.

Overall, 44% of registered voters surveyed plan to support Democratic candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives, compared to 36% who intend to back Republicans. The findings reflect broader polling trends currently observed in the lead-up to the midterms.