Politics · 2026 survey
Combined Generic Ballot
The three determination groups combined: every young man's answer to whichever version of the ballot question he was asked.
Who was asked: All 800 young men, the three determination groups added back together at their real sizes: 41% most determined to vote, 28% in the middle, 28% not likely to vote, and the 3% who are unsure how determined they are.
44% of young men land with the Democratic candidate and 41% with the Republican once all three determination groups are combined.
This is a survey of young men aged 18 to 30. They are one part of the electorate, not all of it, and this does not predict the November result. Because this chart counts men who are not likely to vote at all, it is not an estimate of the result.
The split
- Definitely the Democratic candidate 26.5%
- Probably the Democratic candidate 17.5%
- I would not vote for either one 5.1%
- Unsure 10.3%
- Probably the Republican candidate 19.2%
- Definitely the Republican candidate 21.5%
Topline, all respondents
- Definitely the Republican candidate21.5%
- Probably the Republican candidate19.2%
- Probably the Democratic candidate17.5%
- Definitely the Democratic candidate26.5%
- I would not vote for either one5.1%
- Unsure10.3%
Most common answer
Definitely the Democratic candidate
Share
26.5%
Respondents
800 registered voters, men aged 18 to 30
The numbers
| Response | Percent |
|---|---|
| Definitely the Republican candidate | 21.5 |
| Probably the Republican candidate | 19.2 |
| Probably the Democratic candidate | 17.5 |
| Definitely the Democratic candidate | 26.5 |
| I would not vote for either one | 5.1 |
| Unsure | 10.3 |
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Citation
The Lafayette Company, Young American Men Survey 2026, “The three determination groups combined: every young man's answer to whichever version of the ballot question he was asked.”. 800 registered voters, men aged 18 to 30, fielded by Cygnal, September 15–18, 2026, margin of error ±3.46%. youngamericanmen.com/data/2026/combined-generic-ballot
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