Poll finds government corruption a top concern for US midterm voters

The Sansasyonel - International (English) · Oct 30, 2026 · 1m

According to a Harris Poll conducted for The Guardian, corruption within government is one of the top concerns for voters as the U.S. midterm elections approach. Nearly nine out of ten Americans surveyed said corruption—defined as elected leaders prioritizing their own or their donors’ financial interests over the public’s—is a problem. Seventy-six percent said officials care more about enriching themselves than improving the economy for ordinary people. More voters said government corruption concerned them than corporate power, 65 percent to 29 percent. The rising cost of living remains the…