2026 Polls Show Democrats' Lead Over GOP
February 28, 2026·20 days ago·via The New York Times

Democrats hold a commanding 7-point lead over Republicans in the latest Economist/YouGov poll on congressional voting intentions, with 47% backing Democrats versus 40% for Republicans - their biggest edge this cycle. RealClearPolling averages confirm a 47.5% to 42.9% Democrat advantage, fueled by independents favoring Democrats 44% to 22% and near-unanimous party loyalty among Dems at 97%. Read more about this...