The 16 Midterm Races That Could Determine Who Controls the Next Congress

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The 16 Midterm Races That Could Determine Who Controls the Next Congress
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The first 2026 midterm primaries are more than 200 days away, with Arkansas, North Carolina, and Texas kicking off inter-party preliminaries on March 3, 2026, but many congressional races are taking shape as incumbents and challengers launch campaigns.

Among the most closely-watched contests will be for supremacy in the House of Representatives, where Republicans now hold a 220-213 advantage.

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