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Midterm Elections Forecast and Party Battles

Updated 2026-07-15 10:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Decision Desk HQ forecasts a competitive midterm election with Democrats likely to win the House while holding a 50-50 split in the Senate. The Michigan Senate primary is seen as a key test for the party's future direction, especially regarding its identity and strategy beyond the midterms.

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DDHQ forecasts Democratic House, 50-50 Senate in November

Democrats are in position to win the House this fall while the Senate is on track to hold a 50-50 partisan split, according to a new forecast from Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) that paints a highly competitive picture of the midterm fight for control of Congress. Just over 100 days out from the electio

2026-07-15 10:00 UTC