448 forecasters

Which party will hold the most seats in the US House of Representatives after the 2026 elections?

Democrats69.6%

Republicans30.3%

Other0.1%

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Democrats

Republicans

Other

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Opened:

Mar 28, 2025

Closes:

Nov 2, 2026

Scheduled resolution:

Nov 5, 2026

Spot Scoring Time:

Apr 2, 2025

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