Pollsters · Updated Oct 17, 2026
KFF
3 public polls in the 2026 cycle of the generic congressional ballot. Latest: Sep 21, 2026.
- Polls
- 30 in 0 races · 3 generic ballot
- 538 rating
- ★★½2.5 of 3 stars
- House effect
- D+1.7Against other polls, in today's forecast
Its polls run 1.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16–Sep 21 | 1,013 RV | 45 | 35 | D+10 | files.kff.org ↗ |
| Apr 14–Apr 19 | 1,107 RV | 43 | 34 | D+9 | kff.org ↗ |
| Jan 13–Jan 20 | 1,141 RV | 49 | 42 | D+7 | kff.org ↗ |