Democrats grow more negative toward the State Department
% who have a(n) __ opinion of the State Department
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Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2026.
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Democrats grow more negative toward the State Department
% who have a(n) __ opinion of the State Department
| Year | Agency | Group | Favorable | Unfavorable | Not sure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | State Department | Total | 45 | 31 | 24 |
| 2026 | State Department | Total | 42 | 33 | 24 |
| 2025 | State Department | Rep/Lean Rep | 57 | 23 | 20 |
| 2026 | State Department | Rep/Lean Rep | 55 | 22 | 22 |
| 2025 | State Department | Dem/Lean Dem | 37 | 39 | 24 |
| 2026 | State Department | Dem/Lean Dem | 32 | 45 | 22 |
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Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
