Contests Surveys and Polls

Republicans Hold Wide Lead in Key Voter Turnout Measure

2 Sep 2010

Gallup finds 54% of Republicans, compared with 30% of Democrats, already saying they have given "quite a lot of" or "some" thought to the upcoming congressional elections. That 24-point gap on this key indicator of voter turnout is much larger than Gallup has found in the final days before past midterm elections.

Shock Prediction: GOP to Take House, Maybe Senate in 2010 Election

2 Sep 2010

Political expert predicts House win for GOP and a 50-50 Senate split.

Generic ballot important but other indicators also matter

31 Aug 2010

The latest generic ballot from Gallup indicates that Republicans are 10 points ahead of the Democrats. Washington (CNN) - In the battle for control of Congress, the generic ballot is arguably the most watched polling indicator. And thanks to the latest generic ballot from Gallup that indicates the Republicans 10 points ahead of the Democrats, [...]