2026 midterm election

Election Results

Balance of power in Congress after the 2026 election.

Called-seat counts and chamber-control projections · checked November 4, 2026

Balance of power · 435 seats

U.S. House

Democratic control projected
Democrats232called seats
Republicans141called seats
Uncalled62seats remain

Seat balance · majority: 218

DemocraticRepublicanUncalled

Source: Decision Desk HQ · House balance of power and Senate balance of power. Counts reflect a live call board and may change as races are called.

These are newsroom race calls and projections, not certified election results. The chambers seated in January 2027 will reflect final canvasses and any recounts.

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