Fresh Harvard Poll Shows No Blue Wave as Parties Are Tied on Congressional Ballot

A new national survey suggests the battle for Congress remains wide open, with Republicans and Democrats deadlocked heading into the 2026 midterms.

TheHarvard CAPS/HarrisX poll, conducted April 23 to 26 among 2,745 registered voters, found 50 percent support for each party on the generic congressional ballot.

The survey carries a margin of error of 1.87 percent.

Voter engagement shows a slight Republican edge.

Among GOP respondents, 62 percent said they will definitely vote, compared to 59 percent of Democrats.

Another 18 percent of Republicans said they would probably vote, versus 17 percent of Democrats.

📊 2026 Generic Congressional Ballot

Registered voters🟥 Republicans: 50% [+1]🟦 Democrats: 50% [-1]—LIKELY Voters🟥 Republicans: 50% [+2]🟦 Democrats: 50% [-2]

Harvard/Harris | 4/23-26pic.twitter.com/J5PR3CMWQi

— InteractivePolls (@IAPolls2022)April 28, 2026

Source: The Gateway Pundit