Recent polling data from multiple sources in late August 2025 presents a mixed picture of the U.S. political landscape ahead of upcoming elections. The Argument Magazine and Verasight poll show Democrats leading the generic ballot with 44.5% compared to Republicans at 42.0%, with the gap narrowing to 50.7% versus 49.3% when including leaners. Favorability ratings indicate former President Donald Trump at 44% favorable and 54% unfavorable, Vice President Kamala Harris at 41% favorable and 54% unfavorable, and other figures such as J.D. Vance and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez also holding negative net favorability. Among younger voters aged 18 to 29, Democrats hold a substantial lead with 48% compared to Republicans’ 22%, according to Economist B's poll. Another Verasight/Argument poll places Democrats at 51% and Republicans at 49%. Gallup data highlights a stark partisan divide in satisfaction with the current state of the country, with 0% of Democrats satisfied—the lowest ever recorded—and 76% of Republicans satisfied, marking the largest partisan gap Gallup has measured on this question. Gender breakdowns from YouGov show Republican men leading Democrats 43% to 36% on the generic ballot. Pew Research data on ICE net favorability reveals a +51% rating among Republicans but a -65% rating among Democrats, with an overall net favorability of -9%. These figures underscore ongoing polarization and varying levels of support across demographic groups and political affiliations in the United States.