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Elon Musk: Favorable Rating
registered voters
December 18, 2024—May 12, 202629,917 Responses

Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Elon Musk?

Refined by:
race
Black or African-American
2026-05-12
Uncertainty Range
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All Respondents

May 12, 2026
100% of population
Total
Favorable34%
Unfavorable55%
Unsure11%

Subgroups

Refined by:
race
Black or African-American
12% of population
Total
Favorable8%
Unfavorable86%
Unsure5%
age: 18-34
Favorable6%
Unfavorable88%
Unsure6%
age: 35-49
Favorable8%
Unfavorable87%
Unsure5%
age: 50-64
Favorable11%
Unfavorable84%
Unsure5%
age: 65+
Favorable8%
Unfavorable87%
Unsure5%
education: Non-College Graduate
Favorable9%
Unfavorable85%
Unsure6%
education: College Graduate
Favorable8%
Unfavorable88%
Unsure5%
education: Postgraduate
Favorable5%
Unfavorable92%
Unsure3%
gender: Male
Favorable10%
Unfavorable84%
Unsure6%
gender: Female
Favorable6%
Unfavorable89%
Unsure5%
party: Democrat
Favorable2%
Unfavorable95%
Unsure3%
party: Republican
Favorable55%
Unfavorable25%
Unsure21%
party: Independent
Favorable12%
Unfavorable79%
Unsure8%