The Democratic Party (USA) wins the majority in the House of Representatives in the midterm elections on November 3, 2026
Pending
✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 12. July 2026
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Predicted for 3. November 2026
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Based on: Ongoing Event
Polymarket assigns 83% probability to Democratic control of the House as of July 12, 2026. The Democratic generic ballot lead stands at 5–6 points in June 2026 polls, consistent with historical midterm patterns under Republican presidents. Historically, the president's party loses an average of 26 House seats — Democrats would need fewer than ~20 net gains. Gerrymandering could dampen the effect. This scenario (Democrats in the House, Republicans in the Senate) would be a classic split Congress — consistent with the open platform prediction that Republicans retain the Senate.
Data basis for this prediction
- Polymarket: Demokraten gewinnen Repräsentantenhaus 2026 – 83 % (Stand 12.07.2026)
- Kalshi: Demokratischer Sweep 43–44 % (Stand Ende Mai 2026, Federal News Network)
- Generic Ballot Democrats: +5–6 Punkte (Umfragen Juni 2026)
- CRS / historischer Schnitt: Präsidentenpartei verliert ~26 House-Sitze bei Midterms
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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