Pollfinity Research · Economist/YouGov · Released September 21, 2026

2026 Economist/YouGov Poll: Democratic 31% vs. Republican 33%

n=1,568 · September 21, 2026

Pollster: Economist/YouGov Field dates: September 21, 2026 Sample: n=1,568 Source: Original release

Key Findings

Democratic
31%
Republican
33%
2026 Economist/YouGov Poll — Democratic 31% vs. Republican 33%

Analysis

Among all U.S. adults, the 2026 generic ballot is nearly tied — Republicans 33%, Democrats 31%. Compare that to likely voters in the same poll, where Democrats lead by 14 points. The 2026 race may hinge entirely on turnout.

Survey Details

Pollster
Economist/YouGov
Field dates
September 21, 2026
Population
Sample size
1,568
Source
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Aggregated and reported by Pollfinity Research from a third-party public poll release. Pollfinity did not conduct this survey. See the source link for full methodology.