The Economist/YouGov · Findings released November 7, 2026
Among respondents who reported voting in the election, 52% said they chose a Democratic House candidate and 41% a Republican. Another 2% selected a different candidate; 5% reported not voting in the House contest.
| Response | Share |
|---|---|
| Democratic candidate | 52% |
| Republican candidate | 41% |
| Other candidate | 2% |
| No House vote | 5% |
| Unsure | 0% |
Behind the findings: Fieldwork ran November 4–6 with 3,166 registered voters from YouGov’s opt-in panel. The House-vote table has an unweighted base of 2,750 respondents.
How to read it: These are weighted, self-reported choices, not certified returns or a forecast. The overall sample size is different from this question’s base.
Sources: YouGov analysis · Survey methodology · Survey tables, page 19
Source: YouGov plc, 2026, © All rights reserved. Public data license.