In the most recent Pennsylvania 8th congressional district poll (The New York Times/Siena University, Oct 16 - 22, 2026, n=402 LV), Cognetti (D) leads Bresnahan (R) 50.53%–46.48%.
Data is synced continuously from the New York Times, which aggregates surveys from major pollsters. The table shows individual pollster results. The map uses the same 2026 non-partisan polling average and candidate-selection method as the homepage maps.
At a glance
- Polls tracked
- 5
- Pollsters
- 5
- Field dates
- Aug 28, 2025 – Oct 22, 2026
- Stages
- General election (5)
- Most recent poll
- Oct 22, 2026
All polls
| Pollster | Partisan | Field dates | Stage | Sample | Results | Margin | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New York Times/Siena University | Oct 16 - 22, 2026 | General election | n=402 LV | Cognetti (D): 50.53% Bresnahan (R): 46.48% Don't know: 3% | D+4.1% | link | |
| Emerson College | Oct 12 - 14, 2026 | General election | n=396 LV | Cognetti (D): 52% Bresnahan (R): 48% | D+4% | link | |
| Lake Research Partners | Dem | Jun 18 - 23, 2026 | General election | n=400 LV | Cognetti (D): 47% Bresnahan (R): 45% | D+2% | link |
| Impact Research | Dem | Jun 8 - 11, 2026 | General election | n=500 LV | Cognetti (D): 46% Bresnahan (R): 45% Don't know: 9% | D+1% | link |
| Public Policy Polling | Dem | Aug 27 - 28, 2025 | General election | n=615 RV | Cognetti (D): 45% Bresnahan (R): 43% Don't know: 13% | D+2% | link |
5 of 5 polls shown, most recent first. Every number is a single pollster's reported result — no polling average is calculated here. Partisan shows the source’s party flag; a blank means no partisan affiliation is marked.