Biden approval rating polls
Biden has a 39.4% approval rating based on 1,236 polls.
May 8, 2024
Disapprove
55.6%
Approve
39.4%
Estimate
95% of polls fall in this range
A bit of background... President Joe Biden's job approval rating is a key barometer of public sentiment, reflecting the nation's reception of his tenure and policies. As Biden positions himself for reelection, his approval rating is scrutinized for indications of the electorate's continued support or desire for change. This metric is central to understanding the political climate and forecasting the challenges or advantages Biden may face in securing a second term.
1,236 polls
Latest Poll: Tue, May 7, 7:02 AM EDT
Field Dates | Sample | Pollster | Results | Topline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 – 7 | 1,500 LV | Rasmussen Reports | 58.0%Disapprove 41.0%Approve | +17 Disapprove |
| Apr 30 – May 6 | 1,500 LV | Rasmussen Reports | 58.0%Disapprove 41.0%Approve | +17 Disapprove |
| May 2 – 4 | 1,435 Adults | TIPP Insights | 54.0%Disapprove 35.0%Approve | +19 Disapprove |
| Apr 27 – May 3 | 1,500 LV | Rasmussen Reports | 59.0%Disapprove 40.0%Approve | +19 Disapprove |
| May 2 | 1,500 RV | Redfield & WIlton | 46.0%Disapprove 36.0%Approve | +10 Disapprove |
| Apr 26 – May 2 | 1,500 LV | Rasmussen Reports | 58.0%Disapprove 41.0%Approve | +17 Disapprove |
| Apr 29 – May 1 | 1,479 RV | Economist/YouGov | 58.0%Disapprove 40.0%Approve | +18 Disapprove |
| Apr 26 – May 1 | 2,260 Adults | ABC News/Ipsos | 57.0%Disapprove 35.0%Approve | +22 Disapprove |
| Apr 2 – May 1 | 592 RV | ActiVote | 51.7%Disapprove 42.0%Approve | +10 Disapprove |
| Apr 24 – 30 | 1,500 LV | Rasmussen Reports | 58.0%Disapprove 41.0%Approve | +17 Disapprove |
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The polling bias for the 2016 and 2020 Presidential elections is based on analysis from the American Association of Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) comparing actual results to national polls. For the 2018 and 2022 elections, bias was measured by comparing FiveThirtyEight's Generic Ballot polling average with the adjusted US House National Popular vote, using data from the UVA Center for Politics (2018) and DecisionDeskHQ (2022).
