Republicans enter the 2026 midterms holding a 218-214 majority in the House. With all 435 seats up for election, the Cook Political Report shows few districts as tossups. Democrats need to flip several seats to retake control. This race highlights how redistricting impacts the balance of power in American politics today.
Republicans are entering the 2026 midterms with a 218-214 majority in the House, with two seats currently vacant and one independent. All 435 seats are up for election, but with maps impacted by redistricting, the Cook Political Report rates less than 50 of these districts as tossups or leaning toward one party. 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 several tossup districts.