Generic Congressional Ballot (Independents)

If the election for Congress were being held today, who would Americans vote for?

Populations in this average

Independents

Self-identified Independent respondents

The average below is comprised of polling crosstabs for the noted subgroup. You can visit our methodology to learn more.

Democrat

41.3%

Republican

25.1%

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90% of polls fall in this range

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120 polls included in this average.

Field Dates Sample Pollster/Sponsor Result
Nov 21 – 24 669 Independents YouGov / The Economist

Democrat

30.0%

15.0%

Republican

Democrat +15
Nov 17 – 24 310 Independents McLaughlin & Associates

Democrat

42.0%

26.0%

Republican

Democrat +16
Nov 21 – 23 549 Independents Morning Consult

Democrat

41.0%

25.0%

Republican

Democrat +16
Nov 13 – 17 282 Independents Echelon Insights

Democrat

45.0%

37.0%

Republican

Democrat +8
Nov 15 – 17 588 Independents YouGov / The Economist

Democrat

26.0%

20.0%

Republican

Democrat +6
Nov 14 – 16 528 Independents Morning Consult

Democrat

38.0%

30.0%

Republican

Democrat +8
Nov 10 – 13 400 Independents Marist College / NPR / PBS NewsHour

Democrat

61.0%

28.0%

Republican

Democrat +33
Nov 11 – 12 310 Independents Quantus Insights

Democrat

37.6%

22.8%

Republican

Democrat +14.8
Nov 5 – 12 260 Independents Marquette University Law School

Democrat

52.0%

29.0%

Republican

Democrat +23
Nov 7 – 10 674 Independents YouGov / The Economist

Democrat

34.0%

19.0%

Republican

Democrat +15

= Internal poll

Internal polls from the same candidate are averaged together and weighted as no more than 1 poll in our average.

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