2026midterms

Emerson Poll: Democrats Lead by Eight on Generic Ballot, Rubio Outperforms Vance in 2028 Tests

An Emerson College Polling survey finds Democrats leading Republicans 51-43 on the generic congressional ballot. Marco Rubio outperforms JD Vance in 2028 presidential matchups, while Pete Buttigieg leads both by five points. President Trump’s job approval stands at 40%, with 23% of voters identifying as Democratic Socialists of America supporters.