Elections

Four types of House races to watch on election night to know how it might go November 3, 20266:00 AM ET

Stephen Fowler

People cast their ballots on the first day of early voting for the midterm elections, in New York, on Oct. 24, 2026. Ryan Murphy/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Democrats appear poised to retake control of the House on Tuesday. If they do, will their majority be built upon a blue wave or a tiny trickle? A previous NPR analysis found both parties spending deep and wide in a competitive landscape that spans 70 districts, ranging from longtime tossups to newly-competitive seats in deeply conservative areas.