Democrats holding 10-point advantage ahead of midterms: Survey
Summary
A new CNN/SSRS poll shows that the Democratic Party leads the Republican Party by 10 points in voter preference for the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. The poll asked people which party’s candidate they would vote for in their Congressional district.Key Facts
- The poll was conducted by CNN in partnership with SSRS.
- 49% of people surveyed said they would vote for a Democrat.
- 39% said they would vote for a Republican.
- The poll measures the "generic ballot," which means voting for a party’s candidate without naming specific individuals.
- The survey was done less than two weeks before the 2026 midterm elections.
- The 10-point lead suggests stronger support for Democrats at this time.
- Midterm elections decide who controls Congress in the United States.
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