Pollsters · Updated Oct 17, 2026
The New York Times/Siena College
5 public polls in the 2026 cycle of the generic congressional ballot. Latest: Sep 13, 2026.
Also listed as New York Times/Siena College.
- Polls
- 50 in 0 races · 5 generic ballot
- 538 rating
- ★★★3 of 3 stars
- House effect
- D+0.6Against other polls, in today's forecast
Its polls run 0.6 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 8–Sep 13 | 1,503 LV | 51 | 43 | D+8 | nytimes.com ↗ |
| May 11–May 15 | 1,507 RV | 50 | 39 | D+11 | nytimes.com ↗ |
| Jan 12–Jan 17 | 1,625 RV | 48 | 43 | D+5 | nytimes.com ↗ |
| Sep 22–Sep 27 | 1,313 RV | 47 | 45 | D+2 | nytimes.com ↗ |
| Apr 21–Apr 24 | 913 RV | 47 | 44 | D+3 | nytimes.com ↗ |