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Politics● LowOct 1 · Oct 1, 2026, 1:42 PM

2026 election forecast update: Democrats gain ground in House, Senate stays tight

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Hill · North America

Democrats have strengthened their position in the race for the House, but control of the Senate remains firmly up for grabs, according to the latest Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) forecast. Which House seats are most likely to flip? Plus, a look at whether the data backs Republican Senate hopeful and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s…

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