New Poll: Democrats Lead Republicans by 16 Points on 2026 Generic Ballot

A new AtlasIntel national poll confirms a surprising early lead for Democrats in the 2026 midterm battles and highlights rising voter discontent with the current political climate. The survey, conducted December 15–19, 2025, finds Democrats leading Republicans 54.4 % to 38.4 % on the generic congressional ballot — a 16-point advantage if voters were cas…