Congressional Generic Tied at 46 to 46 – Why? | 03.23.26

Congressional Generic Tied at 46 to 46 – Why? | 03.23.26

From John Zogby by John Zogby Strategies

March 23, 2026 · 15 min

About this episode

John Zogby discusses the implications of a tied congressional generic ballot amidst various political challenges.

In a special edition of Real Polling in Real Time with Zogby – new real-time polling finds the congressional generic ballot essentially tied, with Democrats and Republicans at 46% each, despite falling approval for the president, an unpopular war, and Democrats leading Republicans on 7 of 11 tested issues. Democrats hold decisive double-digit advantages on healthcare (+14), health and wellness (+12), and trust in government amid the Epstein files (+11), and also lead on working-class needs (+8), affordability (+7), middle-class needs (+6), and minimizing AI job loss. Republicans lead on crime (+10), immigration (+7), international strength (+3), and keeping the American dream alive (+3). But why? Let’s get into some of the underlying challenges both parties have as they try to position themselves for the 2026 midterms. Thanks for tuning in – we’ll see you next time. Read a transcript of this episode > John Zogby Strategies · Congressional Generic Tied at 46 to 46 – Why? | 03.23.26 The post Congressional Generic Tied at 46 to 46 – Why? | 03.23.26 appeared first on John Zogby Strategies .

People in this episode

Host: John Zogby

Topics covered

  • polling
  • congressional elections
  • political analysis
  • midterm elections
  • party challenges

Keywords

  • congressional generic ballot
  • polling
  • Democrats
  • Republicans
  • 2026 midterms
  • political issues
  • healthcare
  • immigration

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Organizations: John Zogby Strategies

Places: America

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