2026 Balance of Power: R Senate, D House

ResolutionResolved NO

YES payout0¢

NO payout100¢

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Signal endedNov 4

Forecast updated

Sep 14 forecast

A split Congress with Republicans winning the Senate and Democrats winning the House is unlikely but still a live possibility.

The balance of evidence leans against a Republican Senate and Democratic House. House forecasts consistently show Democrats well above the 218-seat threshold, and Senate forecasts give Democrats a slight edge. President Trump's approval ratings are deeply negative, and the generic ballot favors Democrats by over six points. The probability reflects that Senate control remains genuinely competitive—Republicans have a financial advantage and a map with several vulnerable Democratic-held seats—and that the House outcome, while leaning Democratic, is not completely settled. The time remaining allows for late shifts in voter sentiment or unexpected events that could narrow the gap.

Points to NO

Quinnipiac polling shows President Trump's job approval at 33% approve, 59% disapprove, a major headwind for Republican candidates.
On Sep. 13, 2026, Quinnipiac reported 33% approval and 59% disapproval for Trump.
CBS News' House model projects Democrats at 228 seats, well above the 218 needed for a majority.
On Sep. 13, 2026, CBS News reported its House model put Democrats at 228 seats.
Cook Political Report identifies six Republican-held Senate seats in the battleground versus three Democratic-held seats, giving Democrats more pickup opportunities.
On Sep. 1, 2026, Cook Political Report said the Senate battleground consisted of nine seats, six held by Republicans and three by Democrats.

Points to YES

Republican committees and super PACs have nearly double the cash on hand of Democratic counterparts, providing a significant advertising and turnout advantage.
On Sep. 12, 2026, Fox News reported GOP committees had $657 million vs. $334 million for Democrats.

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