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NATIONAL POLL
Would you say you feel generally optimistic about the future of our country, or generally pessimistic, or that you're uncertain about our country's future?*
42% optimistic
41% pessimistic
18% uncertain
*replication of 1976 Roper Org. Q: 43% optimistic, 15%
NATIONAL POLL
Who are you rooting for to win the 2026 NBA Finals?
New York Knicks 32%
San Antonio Spurs 15%
29% not watching
24% no preference
June 2026 National Poll: Voters Pessimistic or Uncertain about Future of the US - Emerson Polling
A majority of voters think redistricting is bad for the country A new Emerson College…Full Release & Results
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NATIONAL POLL
Do you find yourself very interested in the #WorldCup in the US, only somewhat interested, or not interested at all?
22% very interested
33% somewhat interested
45% not at all interested
https://emersoncollegepolling.com/june-2026/
NEW: NATIONAL POLL
2026 Midterm Congressional Ballot
Democratic candidate 50%
Republican candidate 40%
https://emersoncollegepolling.com/june-2026/
NEW: CALIFORNIA POLL with @CaliforniaICP
2026 Gubernatorial Primary
Xavier Becerra (D) 28%
Tom Steyer (D) 22%
Steve Hilton (R) 21%
Chad Bianco (R) 12%
Katie Porter (D) 5%
Matt Mahan (D) 5%
Antonio Villaraigosa (D) 2%
5% undecided
https://emersoncollegepolling.com/california-2026-poll-becerra-leads-steyer-and-hilton-toss-up-for-second-spot/
NATIONAL POLL
Do you think the [Democratic/Republican] Party is generally headed in the right direction or is on the wrong track?
Democratic Party
42% right direction
58% wrong track
Republican Party
41% right direction
59% wrong track
May 2026 National Poll: Rubio Rises as 2028 Contender, Buttigieg, Newsom Top Democratic List -...
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NATIONAL POLL
2026 Generic Congressional Ballot
Democratic candidate 50%
Republican candidate 41%
9% undecided
https://emersoncollegepolling.com/may-2026-national-poll/
Break down the new national poll on this week's Political Power Ranker with ECP's Spencer Kimball and Nexstar's Chris Berg, joined by National Journal Hotline Editor @kirk_bado:
NATIONAL POLL
2028 Democratic Primary
Pete Buttigieg 18%
Gavin Newsom 16%
AOC 11%
Josh Shapiro 10%
Kamala Harris 10%
Andy Beshear 9%
18% undecided
2028 GOP Primary
JD Vance 36%
Marco Rubio 35%
Ron DeSantis 5%
Nikki Haley 5%
15% undecided
https://emersoncollegepolling.com/may-2026-national-poll/