What do Americans in competitive states and districts think about current policy issues? How much do Republicans and Democrats agree? The Program for Public Consultation (PPC) at the University of Maryland recently surveyed nearly 40,000 Americans in 11 competitive states and 28 competitive congressional districts on over 100 policy proposals spanning 14 issue areas. These surveys reveal remarkable common ground across the battlegrounds.
Join us for a webinar briefing on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 at 2 PM Eastern to discuss the findings of this comprehensive survey series and their implications for the new Congress. Register »
Common Ground in the Battlegrounds?
Survey Series: What We Found
Thursday, October 22, 2026 l 2:00 PM ET
Webinar Briefing Featuring:
Steven Kull
Director, Program for Public Consultation
Jen Daulby
CEO, Congressional Management Foundation
Evan Charles Lewitus
Associate Director, Program for Public Consultation
11 COMPETITIVE SENATE STATES SURVEYED:
28 COMPETITIVE HOUSE DISTRICTS SURVEYED:
Alaska • Georgia • Iowa • Maine Michigan • Minnesota • Nebraska
New Hampshire • North Carolina • Ohio • Texas
AK-AL • AZ‑1 • AZ‑6 • CO‑8 • IA‑1 • IA‑2 • IA‑3 • ME‑2 • MI‑4 • MI‑7
MI‑8 MI‑10 • MT‑1 • NE‑2 • NJ‑7 • NJ‑9 • NM‑2 • NV‑3 • NY‑3 • NY‑4
NY‑17 • NY‑19 • OR‑5 • PA‑1 • PA‑7 • PA‑8 • PA‑10 • WA‑3
Surveys were conducted by the Program for Public Consultation (PPC), affiliated with the University of Maryland’s School of Public Policy. Project partners also include the Civic Innovation Center at the University of Maryland’s School of Public Policy (CivIC), and Voice of the People (VOP). None of these entities advocates for policy positions or endorses candidates.