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
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| Choice | % |
|---|---|
| Dem | 45.8% |
| Rep | 41.8% |
Individual polls (840)
| End date | Pollster | Sample | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6/2026 |
YouGov
for The Economist |
1,558 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 4/6/2026 |
YouGov
for The Economist |
1,745 A |
Dem
Rep
|
| 4/5/2026 | Morning Consult | 12,505 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 4/3/2026 | Cygnal | 1,500 LV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 3/30/2026 | CNN/SSRS | 951 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 3/30/2026 | University of Massachusetts Lowell Center for Public Opinion/YouGov | 1,000 A |
Dem
Rep
|
| 3/30/2026 |
YouGov
for The Economist |
1,502 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 3/30/2026 |
YouGov
for The Economist |
1,674 A |
Dem
Rep
|
| 3/29/2026 | Morning Consult | 26,725 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 3/29/2026 | Morning Consult | 26,725 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 3/26/2026 |
HarrisX/Harris
for Harvard CAPS |
— LV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 3/26/2026 |
HarrisX/Harris
for Harvard CAPS |
2,009 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 3/26/2026 | Quantus Insights | 1,470 LV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 3/24/2026 |
Big Data Poll
for Public Polling Project |
3,003 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 3/23/2026 |
Ipsos
for Reuters |
985 RV |
Rep
Dem
|
| 3/23/2026 | Quinnipiac University | 1,191 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 3/23/2026 | Yale Youth Poll | 3,429 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 3/23/2026 |
YouGov
for The Economist |
1,501 RV |
Rep
Dem
|
| 3/22/2026 |
Morning Consult
for Gambling Is Not Investing |
15,029 A |
Dem
Rep
|
| 3/20/2026 |
Impact Research/BSP Research
for Third Way, UnidosUS |
1,000 LV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 3/19/2026 |
Ipsos
for Reuters |
1,545 A |
Dem
Rep
|
| 3/19/2026 |
Ipsos
for Reuters |
1,206 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 3/19/2026 |
Ipsos
for Reuters |
1,545 A |
Dem
Rep
|
| 3/18/2026 | John Zogby Strategies | 1,000 LV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 3/18/2026 | Quantus Insights | 1,053 LV |
Dem
Rep
|