The phrase "poll position" refers to the leading or top position in a race or competition. It signifies being in the best or strongest position to win or succeed. Full definition
I regret that immigration is not one of the pledges but it is difficult to turn up the volume on the issue while our opinion poll position is somewhat weaker. (conservativehome.blogs.com)
Of course, that won't be enough to make up for their loss of support in Scotland (no new polls on that this week), but it will improve their chances of being the biggest party post-general election and thus put them in poll position in coalition talks. (totalpolitics.com)
With very goodrelationships across the parties, George is in a strong position to help keep the newly renamed company in poll position for government IT services, whatever the result of the next election. (totalpolitics.com)