2026 Congress Polls: Dems Lead 7 Points
February 26, 2026·20 days ago·via The New York Times
Democrats hold a commanding 7-point lead over Republicans in the latest Economist/YouGov poll for the 2026 congressional elections, with 47% favoring Dems versus 40% for GOP among registered voters. This marks their biggest edge this cycle, fueled by stronger Democratic turnout commitment (97%) and independents breaking 44%-22% for Dems. RealClearPolling averages show Dems at 47.3% to GOP's 42.9%, but ratings from Cook and Sabato highlight many GOP-held seats as solid despite the national tilt. Read more about this...