The following is from Rasmussen Reports.

Half of likely US voters say they are concerned that self-described democratic socialists could become members of Congress following recent primary victories by socialist candidates, according to a new Rasmussen Reports survey.

Fifty percent (50%) say they are concerned about democratic socialists becoming members of Congress next year, including 32% who say they are very concerned. Forty-four percent (44%) say they are not concerned, including 23% who say they are not at all concerned.

The survey also asked about comments by Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania), who said democratic socialists have said “crazy things” that are “clearly anti-America and anti-Western civilization” and should form their own party rather than run as Democrats. Forty-eight percent (48%) say they agree with Fetterman’s statement, while 39% disagree and 12% are not sure.

Respondents were also asked about remarks by former Sen. Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia), who said the Democratic Party spends more time and resources on able-bodied people who do not work than on those trying to make a living. Fifty percent (50%) say they agree with that statement, while 39% disagree and 11% are not sure.

The survey of 1,088 likely US voters was conducted June 2 and 5-6, 2026. The margin of sampling error is plus or minus 3 percentage points.

To view survey question wording, click here.