

2026 Poll Tracker Louisiana SenateMaine SenateCalif. Gov.Ga. Senate Maryland Fifth Congressional District 2026: Latest Polls Updated May 2, 2026 Democratic primary polls Primaries will be held on June 23. Caroline SolerPolling researcher Republicans are entering the 2026 midterms with a 218-214 majority in the House, with three seats currently vacant. All 435 seats are up for election, but the Cook Political Report rates only 18 of them as tossups and another 18 as leaning toward one party, meaning the vast majority of seats are not expected to change hands. To retake the majority, Democrats would most likely need to hold all of their solid and likely seats, sweep those leaning their way, and flip at least seven of the 18 tossups — a narrow but possible path given that the party out of power typically gains ground in the midterms. Redistricting and retirements add further uncertainty. At least 50 incumbents — a majority of whom are Republicans — are not seeking re-election, but most are in seats that are not expected to be competitive. Attempts to redraw district maps by both parties are at various stages of completion, and face significant challenges, so the number of competitive seats could shift
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