2026 Polls Show Democrats' Lead Over GOP
February 28, 2026·about 2 hours 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%.
Related Coverage
Explore More
Trump Halts Medicaid Funds to Fraud-Ridden Minnesota
Rubio: US Backs Europe's Navalny Poisoning Claim
3 US Speeches Sow Confusion at Munich
Nathan Sage Suspends Iowa Senate Campaign Over Funds Shortage
Rand Paul Warns GOP Heads for Election Wipeout
Blackburn Demands Answers After Memphis DA Fails to Prosecute Dangerous Criminals
Todd Starnes
Teen Thugs Waving Mexican Flags Attack Cops, Try to Stone Elderly Man
Todd Starnes
Explosion Rocks New York Church, Multiple Casualties
Todd Starnes
Keith Olbermann Calls Men’s Hockey Team ‘Sc*mbags’
Todd Starnes