2026 Generic Congressional Ballot
Our 21-day average puts Dem at 50.8%, Rep at 43%, based on 836 polls ending between 12/11/2024 and 10/26/2026. Dots on the chart are individual polls; the line is the rolling average. How to read these numbers.
2026 Generic Congressional Ballot over time
836 polls · 21-day rolling average · dots are individual polls
Dem 50.8%
Rep 43%
View data as table
| Choice | Latest average | Polls | Latest poll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dem | 50.8% | 836 | 10/26/2026 |
| Rep | 43% | 836 | 10/26/2026 |
Average result
Unweighted mean across 836 matching polls
View data as table
| Choice | % |
|---|---|
| Dem | 45.8% |
| Rep | 41.7% |
Individual polls (836)
| End date | Pollster | Sample | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/2026 |
HarrisX/Harris Poll
for Harvard CAPS |
— LV |
Rep
Dem
|
| 10/26/2026 |
Ipsos
for Reuters |
1,164 LV |
Rep
Dem
|
| 10/26/2026 |
YouGov
for Economist |
1,263 LV |
Rep
Dem
|
| 10/25/2026 | Morning Consult | 17,491 LV |
Rep
Dem
|
| 10/24/2026 | Cygnal | 1,500 LV |
Rep
Dem
|
| 10/23/2026 |
Echelon Insights
for NetChoice |
2,907 LV |
Rep
Dem
|
| 10/23/2026 |
YouGov
for CBS News |
1,749 LV |
Rep
Dem
|
| 10/21/2026 | ActiVote | 1,000 LV |
Rep
Dem
|
| 10/21/2026 | Clarity Campaign Labs | 1,016 LV |
Rep
Dem
|
| 10/20/2026 |
Bedrock Polling
for Rainey Center |
1,279 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 10/20/2026 |
Focaldata
for Financial Times |
1,549 LV |
Rep
Dem
|
| 10/20/2026 |
Marist University
for NPR | PBS News |
1,289 LV |
Rep
Dem
|
| 10/20/2026 |
Morning Consult
for Deseret News |
2,050 RV |
Rep
Dem
|
| 10/20/2026 |
YouGov
for Economist |
1,312 LV |
Rep
Dem
|
| 10/19/2026 | DCCC Targeting Team | 414 LV |
Rep
Dem
|
| 10/19/2026 | Echelon Insights | 1,010 LV |
Rep
Dem
|
| 10/19/2026 |
Ipsos
for Reuters |
1,279 RV |
Rep
Dem
|
| 10/19/2026 | The New York Times/Siena University | 3,494 LV |
Rep
Dem
|
| 10/19/2026 |
Verasight
for Strength In Numbers |
1,824 LV |
Rep
Dem
|
| 10/18/2026 | CNN/SSRS | 1,206 RV |
Rep
Dem
|
| 10/18/2026 |
Hart Research Associates/Public Opinion Strategies
for CNBC |
1,000 RV |
Rep
Dem
|
| 10/18/2026 | Morning Consult | 17,706 LV |
Rep
Dem
|
| 10/14/2026 | ActiVote | 1,000 LV |
Rep
Dem
|
| 10/13/2026 |
Ipsos
for ABC News | The Washington Post |
2,032 LV |
Rep
Dem
|
| 10/13/2026 |
RMG Research
for Napolitan News Service |
— LV |
Dem
Rep
|