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Generic Congressional Ballot

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

Populations in this average

LV

An adult identifed as registered and likely to vote in an upcoming election by a pollster.

RV

An adult identified as registered to vote by a pollster.

Adults

Anyone 18 years of age or older.

Democrat

42.3%

Republican

39.2%

118 polls included in this average.

Field Dates Sample Pollster/Sponsor Result
Aug 29 – Sep 2 1,690 Adults

YouGov / The Economist

Democrat

38.0%

34.0%

Republican

Democrat +4
Aug 29 – Sep 2 1,548 RV

YouGov / The Economist

Democrat

43.0%

39.0%

Republican

Democrat +4
Aug 29 – 31 2,202 RV

Morning Consult

Democrat

45.0%

41.0%

Republican

Democrat +4
Aug 25 – 26 1,000 RV

Emerson College

Democrat

43.3%

43.0%

Republican

Democrat +0.3
Aug 21 – 26 1,000 RV

McLaughlin & Associates

Democrat

45.0%

47.0%

Republican

Republican +2
Aug 22 – 25 1,374 RV

YouGov / The Economist

Democrat

43.0%

41.0%

Republican

Democrat +2
Aug 22 – 25 1,520 Adults

YouGov / The Economist

Democrat

41.0%

36.0%

Republican

Democrat +5
Aug 22 – 24 1,022 Adults

Ipsos / Reuters

Democrat

38.0%

34.0%

Republican

Democrat +4
Aug 18 – 21 2,000 RV

RMG Research / Napolitan News Service

Democrat

44.0%

44.0%

Republican

TIE
Aug 18 – 21 1,500 Adults

Verasight / Strength in Numbers

Democrat

49.0%

41.0%

Republican

Democrat +8

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