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Politics● ElevatedSep 25 · Sep 25, 2026, 1:58 PM

House Republicans on track to lose majority

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House Republicans are on track to lose their majority just a little over one month out from the midterm elections, according to a nonpartisan election forecaster.Why it matters: Cook Political Report shifted 15 House races toward Democrats on Friday, the latest sign that the political environment is deteriorating for Republicans. Democrats only need a net gain of three seats to take the majority.Cook now projects Democrats are most likely to gain between five and 15 seats, which would give them a 220-230 seat majority next year.The big picture: Republicans have spent much of the cycle arguing

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