6 months to midterms: Where Democrats and Republicans stand

(NewsNation) — With the 2026 midterm elections six months away, key races across the country are intensifying as both parties fight for control of Congress.

Republicans currently hold slim majorities in both the House and Senate, but Democrats are aiming to flip seats and shift the balance of power.

Both parties are concentrating their resources on a handful of battleground states.

All 435 seats in the House and 35 seats in the Senate are on the ballot in November. Recent polling suggests Democrats may have an edge in the race for the House, while control of the Senate appears more challenging.

Slim GOP majorities put both chambers in play

Republicans hold a 53–47 advantage in the Senate. Democrats would need a net gain of four seats to take control, with potential pickup opportunities in states such as Maine, North Carolina and Michigan, all considered........

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