National Mall Fair Attendees Give U.S. Economy B or Lower Ahead of 2026 Midterms

Fox News Digital interviewed attendees at the Great American Fair on the National Mall about whether the U.S. economy would shape their votes in the November 2026 midterms. Most respondents assigned the economy a passing grade, most commonly a B. Jay Miller of Lafayette, Louisiana, gave the economy a B.

He said the country stands on the verge of an economic boom and that lawmakers should work more closely with President Donald Trump to advance the administration's agenda. Donna Festinger of Greenfield, Massachusetts, assigned a B-plus.

She said the economy is on the rise with more jobs being created and that the current administration is working to help people earn and save more money. Bonnie from Hollister, California, gave the economy a C. She cited high gas prices in her state but expressed hope the grade would rise to a B soon.

Dan Cuda, 72, a Maryland resident and Air Force veteran, also gave the economy a B. He noted higher grocery prices at military commissaries yet said he would vote Republican regardless of economic conditions. Miller said character, values, conservatism, faith, and family outweigh economic performance when he decides how to vote.

Bonnie said the economy matters but will not change her support for her preferred candidate. , to celebrate the Fourth of July and the start of the nation's 250th anniversary festivities.