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Marquette poll: Democrats expand lead on congressional ballots
FOX6 News Milwaukee • • nation
Key Points:
- The latest Marquette University Law School poll, conducted from Sept. 2–9, 2026, shows Democrats leading Republicans 54% to 41% among likely voters for the upcoming congressional elections, an increase from a 51% to 45% lead in July.
- Among registered voters, Democrats hold a 50% to 42% advantage, widening from a closer 46% to 44% margin reported in July.
- The top issues for voters are inflation and cost of living (37%), the economy (16%), and the war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States (10%).
- The poll surveyed 1,023 adults nationwide with a margin of error of +/-3.3 percentage points, including 864 registered voters (+/-3.6 margin) and 581 likely voters (+/-4.3 margin).
