Diving Deeper: How Polling Methodology Shapes Our View of 2026 Congressional Races Polling involves stratified sampling to reflect demographics, as seen in Fox News' recent survey balancing age, region, and party affiliation. Results show independents leaning Democratic (62-31), while Republicans hold edges with older voters. This process ensures representation, yet response rates and question wording can influence outcomes. In context, similar polls from NYT/Siena (48-43 Democratic lead) sugges