Democratic Party (USA) wins US House of Representatives majority (at least 218 seats) at November 3, 2026 Midterm Elections
Pending
✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 18. July 2026
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Predicted for 3. November 2026
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Based on: Speculative
Historical trend: the incumbent president's party loses ~26 seats on average in midterms. Republican majority after 2024 is slim (~220 seats). Economic pressures from tariffs, elevated energy prices (Hormuz crisis, TTF +29%), potential recession (US Q2 2026 GDP below 2% per existing forecast), and budget fights should swing towards Democrats. No current Polymarket value for House control available; own estimate 53% for Democrats based on historical patterns and economic indicators. Distinct from existing Senate prediction (Dems win ≥51 Senate seats).
Data basis for this prediction
- Cook Political Report: Historische Midterm-Sitzverluste Präsidentenpartei, Ø -26 Sitze (aktualisiert 2024)
- FRED / BEA: Republikanische Mehrheit im Repräsentantenhaus nach 2024-Wahlen ~220 Sitze
- BEA: US-BIP Q2 2026 Konsenserwartung unter 2% SAAR (bestehende Cassandra-Prognose, Juli 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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