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🏛️ Politics · Next Year

US Midterm Elections (November 3, 2026): Democratic Party wins majority in the US House of Representatives (at least 218 seats, confirmed by AP projection or official results)

Pending ✦ AI-generated prediction Published on 23. August 2026 · Predicted for 3. November 2026 · Based on: Historical Cycle
Probability
85%

Polymarket implies 88.5% probability of Democrats winning the House in 2026. Historically, the governing party loses ~26 House seats; the current slim Republican majority (~217–212) means a net swing of 5–7 seats flips control. Generic ballot shows Democrats ahead by 4–6 points. Risks: Republican gerrymandering (Texas, Florida, Georgia), high incumbency retention, Trump base turnout. Market anchor at 88.5% is the primary calibration; deviation would require a marked economic upswing and rising Trump approval.

Data basis for this prediction
  • Polymarket: Democrats win US House 2026 — 88,5 % (Stand 23. August 2026, polymarket.com)
  • Cook Political Report / Sabato's Crystal Ball: House race ratings August 2026 — Mehrheit der Wettbewerbssitze kippt zu Democrats
  • Historische Midterm-Verluste der Regierungspartei: Durchschnitt −26 Sitze (1946–2022, US House Archives)
  • Generic Ballot: Demokraten +4–6 Pp (RealClearPolitics/FiveThirtyEight-Aggregat, August 2026)
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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