2026 Generic Congressional Ballot
Our 21-day average puts Dem at 50.4%, Rep at 43.3%, based on 840 polls ending between 12/11/2024 and 10/27/2026. Dots on the chart are individual polls; the line is the rolling average. How to read these numbers.
2026 Generic Congressional Ballot over time
840 polls · 21-day rolling average · dots are individual polls
Dem 50.4%
Rep 43.3%
View data as table
| Choice | Latest average | Polls | Latest poll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dem | 50.4% | 840 | 10/27/2026 |
| Rep | 43.3% | 840 | 10/27/2026 |
Average result
Unweighted mean across 840 matching polls
View data as table
| Choice | % |
|---|---|
| Dem | 45.8% |
| Rep | 41.8% |
Individual polls (840)
| End date | Pollster | Sample | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/20/2026 | Morning Consult | 2,203 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 4/20/2026 |
YouGov
for The Economist |
1,549 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 4/20/2026 |
YouGov
for The Economist |
1,703 A |
Dem
Rep
|
| 4/19/2026 |
Hart Research Associates/Public Opinion Strategies
for CNBC |
1,000 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 4/19/2026 | KFF | 1,107 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 4/19/2026 | Morning Consult | 27,869 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 4/18/2026 | John Zogby Strategies | 1,001 LV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 4/16/2026 | Marquette University Law School | 576 LV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 4/16/2026 | Marquette University Law School | 870 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 4/16/2026 | Marquette University Law School | 982 A |
Dem
Rep
|
| 4/15/2026 |
GBAO Strategies
for Third Way |
2,000 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 4/15/2026 | McLaughlin & Associates | 1,000 LV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 4/14/2026 |
Verasight
for Strength In Numbers |
1,386 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 4/14/2026 |
Verasight
for Strength In Numbers |
1,514 A |
Dem
Rep
|
| 4/13/2026 | Survey 160 | 1,539 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 4/13/2026 |
YouGov
for The Economist |
1,571 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 4/13/2026 |
YouGov
for The Economist |
1,745 A |
Dem
Rep
|
| 4/12/2026 | Morning Consult | 12,505 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 4/12/2026 | Morning Consult | 2,201 RV |
Rep
Dem
|
| 4/9/2026 |
Echelon Insights
for NetChoice |
2,880 LV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 4/9/2026 | Morning Consult | 2,200 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 4/9/2026 |
RMG Research
for Napolitan Institute |
2,000 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 4/9/2026 | Tavern Research | 502 LV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 4/7/2026 | Change Research | 2,702 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 4/6/2026 | Morning Consult | 2,200 RV |
Dem
Rep
|