Control of Congress is up for grabs. What's the math for Democrats and Republicans?
Summary
With one week until the Nov. 3 midterm elections, Republicans are defending narrow majorities in both chambers of Congress. Democrats need a net gain of three House seats to win control; Republicans can lose up to three Senate seats and retain their majority if Vice President JD Vance breaks a tie.Key Facts
- All 435 House seats are on the ballot for two-year terms.
- The House has 218 Republicans, 214 Democrats, one independent who generally supports Speaker Mike Johnson, and two vacancies.
- Democrats need a net gain of three seats to reach a 218-seat House majority.
- Thirty-five Senate seats are on the ballot: 13 held by Democrats and 22 by Republicans.
- Republicans hold 53 Senate seats; Democrats and the two independents who caucus with them hold 47.
- Republicans can lose three Senate seats and keep control if the chamber ties and Vice President JD Vance casts the deciding vote.
- The election is scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026.
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