With two weeks until the 2026 midterm elections, independent analysts project Democrats are poised to regain control of the U.S. House of Representatives, driven by President Donald Trump's low approval ratings and discontent over the economy and the war in Iran. The Cook Political Report predicts a net Democratic gain of 10 to 20 House seats, well above the three needed for a majority, according to analysts speaking at a Brookings Institution panel Monday.
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United States House of Representatives
Lower chamber of the US Congress