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[Exit Polls: High Prices Drag Down Trump, Republican Voter Alliance Shows Signs of Weakening] 1. Americans voted in the midterm elections on Tuesday, deciding who will control Congress for the final two years of Trump's term. Exit polls show voters are dissatisfied with Trump and his policy agenda, blaming him for high prices. A majority of voters believe the US is headed in the wrong direction, and many say their situation is worse than two years ago. 2. The exit polls were conducted by SSRS on behalf of a consortium of US media outlets, including major television news networks and the Associated Press. Nearly 90% of respondents cited the cost of living as a key or major factor influencing their votes, nearly two-thirds blamed Trump for high prices, and about three-quarters expressed anger or dissatisfaction with the country's direction, indicating a desire for change and concerns about government corruption. 3. Trump promised to quickly address high inflation when he took office, but most voters believe his policies, such as the war with Iran and tariffs on foreign goods, have worsened the economic situation. The exit polls also show that Trump's recent intensive campaigning for Republican candidates in 19 states has had little effect on boosting his support. 4. The voter coalition that helped Trump win the 2024 election is showing initial signs of fragmentation. Exit polls show a significant decline in Republican support among Black men, Latinos, young voters, evangelical Christians, and voters without a college degree. If the data is confirmed, the proportion of voters who supported Harris in 2024 may be higher than in this election. 5. Voters aged 65 and older may help limit Republican losses; this group is slightly Republican and represents a larger percentage of voters in this midterm election than in 2024. However, declining support among key groups could drag down the party before the 2028 election and pose a challenge for Republican presidential candidates in rebuilding their voter coalition.