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Democrats projected to win House control with up to 237 seats

By Drooid · Oct 13, 2026, 5:02 PM UTC · How we work

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Democrats projected to control the House with up to 237 seats, a gain of 22.
President Donald Trump's approval rating is now lower than during Donald Trump’s 2018 term and Joe Biden’s 2022 term.
Senate remains tied at 47 seats each, with six toss-up states deciding control.
Minnesota joins as a ninth toss-up, polling 47% for Peggy Flanagan and 43% for Michele Tafoya.

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Democrats projected to control the House with up to 237 seats, a gain of 22.
President Donald Trump's approval rating is now lower than during Donald Trump’s 2018 term and Joe Biden’s 2022 term.
Senate remains tied at 47 seats each, with six toss-up states deciding control.
Minnesota joins as a ninth toss-up, polling 47% for Peggy Flanagan and 43% for Michele Tafoya.