A new national poll signals warning signs for both Republicans and Democrats with just over six months to go until themidterm elections.

On key issues such asimmigrationand crime and six points on national security.

inflationand holding a four-point edge over the GOP on the economy.

The poll also indicates Democrats rather than Republicans would do a better job on climate change (+29 points), abortion (+18), transgender issues (+13), and foreign policy (+6).

Inflation and the economy are top of mind for voters, according to the poll.When asked the most important issue facing the country right now, 26% said inflation and high prices, while 17% cited the economy and jobs.

Nearly three-quarters of voters continue to give the economy negative ratings (73%), consistent with findings over the past two years.

Cost-of-living concerns remain high, with majorities saying prices for groceries (62%), gas (60%), healthcare (55%), and housing (52%) are a “major” problem for their families.

Only 28% of voters questioned in the poll approved of the job PresidentDonald Trumpis doing handling inflation, with 34% giving a thumbs up on the economy.

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The president’s overall approval rating remains well underwater at 42% approval and 58% disapproval.

The poll indicates that if the midterms were held today, 52% of voters say they would back the Democratic candidate in their House district, with 47% saying they would support the GOP candidate.That five-point edge for Democrats, which is within the poll’ January poll.

By a 68% to 60% margin, more Democrats than Republicans said they are “extremely” motivated to cast a ballot in this year’s midterms.

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“Although these results are good news for the Democrats, there are two important factors to keep in mind when looking at the generic ballot results,�“First, because more of the Democratic vote is stacked in heavily Democratic districts, they probably need to win the national vote by one to three points to win a majority in the House.Second, poll results don’t become particularly predictive of the actual vote until late summer before the election.”

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Voters voiced criticism for both parties.

Sixty-one percent of those polled said theDemocratic Partyis focused on the “wrong” issues nowadays.An equal number said the same about Republicans.

According to the survey, a majority of voters held negative views of both parties, with the Democratic Party andthe GOPeach at 42% favorable and 58% unfavorable.

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� Dana Blanton and Victoria Balara contributed to this report.