The biggest challenge facing Democratic lawmakers in the 2018 congressional elections may lie in motivating their base to vote, rather than simply rally against the president, according to a new Washington Post-ABC poll.

A small majority, 51 percent, of registered voters said they are not considering Trump a factor in the congressional elections despite a continuation of anti-Trump protests since the president took office, according to the poll.

The random survey of 1,001 Americans found that a slight majority of registered voters – 52 percent – would prefer Democratic control of Congress to instill a stronger checks-and-balances system on President Donald Trump. Yet the poll also shows that more Republicans and Republican-leaning independents say they are absolutely going to cast their vote than Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents.

The poll, conducted last week, took place before the Republican health care push to overthrow Obamacare failed.