Only twice in the past 20 midterms has the president’s party gained House seats. Polls suggest 2026 won’t be the third.
How the president’s party has fared in every US midterm election since 1946
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Only twice in the past 20 midterms has the president’s party gained House seats. Polls suggest 2026 won’t be the third.
Key Takeaways
- How the president’s party has fared in every US midterm election since 1946.
- Only twice in the past 20 midterms has the president’s party gained House seats.
- Polls suggest 2026 won’t be the third.
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