# Donald Trump influence in Republican Party polling

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/donald-trump-influence-in-republican-party-polling
> Updated: 2026-08-30T02:03:26.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

Polling data indicates Donald Trump maintains a dominant position within the Republican Party. Early reports from Elon University and CNN show that 53% of registered Republicans name Trump as the president they admire most, significantly outpacing Ronald Reagan (18%) and Abraham Lincoln (8%).

Subsequent data from YouGov and a CNN/SSRS survey corroborate this internal party strength. While broader national polling shows Democrats holding a five-point lead in congressional voting intention—supported largely by Hispanic, young, and female voters—Trump remains a central figure in GOP sentiment. One poll noted that 53% of Republican voters view him as the most prominent president in the party’s history, placing him ahead of Abraham Lincoln.

## Claims

- Donald Trump is viewed as the most prominent president by 53% of Republican voters, surpassing Abraham Lincoln's 47%. (disputed)
- A survey of over 1,200 Republicans found 53% admire Donald Trump most, followed by Ronald Reagan at 18%, Abraham Lincoln at 8%, and George Washington at 5%. (disputed)
- Democrats hold a five-point lead over Republicans in congressional voting intention, with 47% support compared to 42%. (single source)
- 59% of Hispanic respondents surveyed indicated they would vote for a Democratic candidate. (single source)
- Among voters aged 18 to 29, 54% prefer Democrats compared to 36% for Republicans. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-30: US political polls show Democratic lead and Trump's Republican dominance

New polls show Democrats leading Republicans by five points in congressional intent, while Donald Trump maintains dominant popularity among Republican voters, surpassing historical figures like Lincoln.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-political-polls-show-democratic-lead-and-trumps-republican-dominance

### 2026-08-27: Donald Trump leads Republican admiration poll over Reagan and Lincoln

An Elon University poll shows 53% of Republicans admire Donald Trump most, surpassing Ronald Reagan (18%) and Abraham Lincoln (8%) in popularity among party members.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/donald-trump-leads-republican-admiration-poll-over-reagan-and-lincoln

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