2026 Generic Congressional Ballot
Our 21-day average puts Dem at 50.3%, Rep at 43%, based on 838 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
838 polls · 21-day rolling average · dots are individual polls
Dem 50.3%
Rep 43%
View data as table
| Choice | Latest average | Polls | Latest poll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dem | 50.3% | 838 | 10/26/2026 |
| Rep | 43% | 838 | 10/26/2026 |
Average result
Unweighted mean across 838 matching polls
View data as table
| Choice | % |
|---|---|
| Dem | 45.8% |
| Rep | 41.8% |
Individual polls (838)
| End date | Pollster | Sample | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/22/2026 |
YouGov
for The Economist |
1,517 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 6/22/2026 |
YouGov
for The Economist |
1,679 A |
Rep
Dem
|
| 6/21/2026 | Data for Progress | 5,809 LV |
Rep
Dem
|
| 6/17/2026 | Change Research | 1,714 RV |
Rep
Dem
|
| 6/17/2026 | Quantus Insights | 1,000 LV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 6/16/2026 |
The Bullfinch Group
for The Independent Center |
1,000 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 6/16/2026 |
The Bullfinch Group
for The Independent Center |
1,200 A |
Dem
Rep
|
| 6/15/2026 |
Ipsos
for Reuters |
1,195 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 6/15/2026 | Ipsos | 1,537 A |
Dem
Rep
|
| 6/15/2026 | Marquette University Law School | 827 LV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 6/15/2026 |
YouGov
for The Economist |
1,402 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 6/15/2026 |
YouGov
for The Economist |
1,547 A |
Dem
Rep
|
| 6/14/2026 | Echelon Insights | 1,012 LV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 6/14/2026 | Morning Consult | 24,000 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 6/13/2026 | The Public Sentiment Institute | 1,023 LV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 6/13/2026 | The Public Sentiment Institute | 1,042 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 6/8/2026 | Emerson College | 1,200 LV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 6/8/2026 |
Ipsos
for Reuters |
3,578 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 6/8/2026 |
Ipsos
for Reuters |
4,531 A |
Dem
Rep
|
| 6/8/2026 |
YouGov
for The Economist |
1,437 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 6/8/2026 |
YouGov
for The Economist |
1,567 A |
Dem
Rep
|
| 6/7/2026 |
HarrisX
for Forbes |
1,137 LV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 6/7/2026 |
HarrisX
for Forbes |
1,392 RV |
Dem
Rep
|
| 6/7/2026 |
HarrisX
for Forbes |
2,010 A |
Dem
Rep
|
| 6/7/2026 |
Hart Research Associates/Public Opinion Strategies
for NBC News, More Perfect |
2,400 RV |
Dem
Rep
|