2026 Midterms: Democrats Favored to Win House as Senate Outlook Is More Complex

Strategists in both parties see Democrats as likely to regain the House in 2026, while the fight for Senate control is more complicated.

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2026 Midterms: Democrats Favored to Win House as Senate Outlook Is More Complex

Democrats are likely to regain control of the House in the 2026 midterm elections, according to strategists from both parties cited by The New York Times.

The outlook for the Senate is more complicated, making the assessment of Democratic prospects in the House distinct from the broader fight for control of Congress.

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