Pollsters · Updated Oct 17, 2026
The Washington Post/Ipsos
2 public polls in the 2026 cycle of the generic congressional ballot. Latest: Jul 13, 2026.
- Polls
- 20 in 0 races · 2 generic ballot
- 538 rating
- —Not rated by 538
- House effect
- D+0.4Against other polls, in today's forecast
Its polls run 0.4 points more Democratic than other polls of the same races; the forecast removes that before averaging.
Generic congressional ballot
Which party voters would back for the House. The national House forecast.
| Dates | Sample | Dem. | Rep. | Margin | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8–Jul 13 | 1,483 LV | 53 | 45 | D+8 | washingtonpost.com ↗ |
| Jul 8–Jul 13 | 2,092 RV | 48 | 45 | D+3 | washingtonpost.com ↗ |