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Democrats Hold 3-Point Edge, 78% Chance to Reclaim House

6/21/2026

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Harry Enten warned Democrats’ three-point generic-ballot edge barely clears the threshold to overcome Republican-drawn districts in the 2026 House race.
NBC News, Marquette University Law School and Ipsos polls show Democrats about three points ahead nationally.
Kalshi markets give Democrats a 78 percent chance to retake the House, leaving a one-in-five chance Republicans keep it.
Redistricting gains set the threshold at a three-to-four-point advantage, placing the margin at the lower end.

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Harry Enten warned Democrats’ three-point generic-ballot edge barely clears the threshold to overcome Republican-drawn districts in the 2026 House race.
NBC News, Marquette University Law School and Ipsos polls show Democrats about three points ahead nationally.
Kalshi markets give Democrats a 78 percent chance to retake the House, leaving a one-in-five chance Republicans keep it.
Redistricting gains set the threshold at a three-to-four-point advantage, placing the margin at the lower end.