Polling

Democrats cling to slim House advantage in new poll

Source: The Hill July 18, 2026 at 11:55 AM (2 days ago) Washington House

A new Washington Post-Ipsos poll shows Democrats maintain a slim 3-point advantage over Republicans among registered voters for House control in November, with 48% favoring Democratic candidates compared to 45% for Republicans. The survey suggests Democrats still have a narrow path to retaining House majority, though the margin remains competitive.

Key Points

  • Democrats lead by 3 percentage points (48% vs 45%) in voter preference for House candidates
  • The advantage is described as 'slim,' indicating a highly competitive race heading into November
  • Poll conducted by Washington Post-Ipsos among registered voters