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Which party should control Congress?: Latest polls
This version of House Control Polls - Politics and Government | NBC News Clone was adapted by NBC News Clone to help readers digest key facts more efficiently.
This is the NBC News average of national polls measuring what’s known as congressional ballot preference — whether Americans prefer a Congress controlled by Democrats or Republicans. It’s a key way to evaluate the political environment heading into the 2026 midterm elections.
Democrats
52%
Republicans
43%
The NBC News polling average tracks publicly released polls that measure congressional ballot preference. Polls with partisan affiliations are noted as such. Read our full methodology here.
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RV=Registered VotersLV=Likely VotersA=All Adults
| PollstersPollsters | DemocratsDem. | RepublicansRep. | NetNet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/21-9/221000LVMargin of error: +/-3% | 53% | 42% | D+11 |
| 9/16-9/221000LV | 48% | 43% | D+5 |
| 9/17-9/211002LVMargin of error: +/-3.6% | 51% | 43% | D+8 |
| 9/18-9/211401RVMargin of error: +/-3.4% | 45% | 36% | D+9 |
| 9/18-9/21982LV | 52% | 38% | D+14 |
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