🇺🇸 218 seats are required to control the House majority. The Cook Political Report currently has the GOP favored in 212 races, which would mean only 6 toss-ups are required to keep control. Cook has Democrats favored in 205 seats... if both numbers are right, Republicans could lose 2/3 of the re
@marionawfal·Jul 19, 2026·2 sources·neutral
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Cook Political Report analysis shows Republicans favored in 212 House races and Democrats in 205, with only 6 toss-ups needed for GOP to retain control.
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🇺🇸 218 seats are required to control the House majority. The Cook Political Report currently has the GOP favored in 212 races, which would mean only 6 toss-ups are required to keep control. Cook has Democrats favored in 205 seats... if both numbers are right, Republicans could lose 2/3 of the re
@marionawfal
Jul 19, 2026
🇺🇸 218 seats are required to control the House majority. The Cook Political Report currently has the GOP favored in 212 races, which would mean only 6 toss-ups are required to keep control. Cook has Democrats favored in 205 seats... if both numbers are right, Republicans could lose 2/3 of the re
@marionawfal
Jul 19, 2026