A recent survey by Emerson College Polling reveals a decline in President Trump’s approval rating, as Democratic voters exhibit greater enthusiasm than their Republican counterparts leading up to next year’s midterm elections.

The poll indicates that 41% of voters currently approve of Trump’s performance as president, marking a four-point decrease from his 45% approval rating in October. In contrast, the percentage of those disapproving of Trump’s job rose slightly to 49%, up from last month’s 48%.

The survey also highlights a significant difference in voter motivation: 71% of Democratic voters expressed eagerness to participate in the upcoming midterms, compared to 60% of Republicans. Among Independents, 42% reported feeling motivated to cast their votes.

Overall, 57% of respondents said they feel more motivated to vote than in previous elections, while 12% feel less motivated. Meanwhile, 31% of voters reported maintaining their usual level of electoral enthusiasm.

This data follows recent setbacks for Republicans in Tuesday’s off-year elections, which many view as a reflection on the initial year of Trump’s second term in office.

Democrats saw double digits in the wins for governor in New York and New Jersey, while the Democratic-backed Proposition 50 passed in California, teeing up new congressional maps favorable to the party.

In New York City, Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, who identifies as a democratic socialist, easily won the mayoral race. 

The same poll found that 43 percent of voters said their vote in the midterms would be an expression of opposition to Trump, while 29 percent said their vote would be an expression of support. 

The Emerson College national poll was conducted Nov. 3-4 among 1,000 active registered voters. The margin of error is plus or minus three percentage points.