2026 House Races
All 435 seats contested. Currently 220R - 215D.
Path to Majority
218 seats needed for majority
seats Dems need to flip
max seats GOP can lose
22 Dem-held, 20 GOP-held
21 Democrats, 28 Republicans
Every seat, every cycle
How House Elections Work
Unlike the Senate, every single House seat is up for election in every cycle. Representatives serve 2-year terms, making them the most directly accountable to voters.
Why the Margins Matter
The current Republican majority is razor-thin. With 220 seats to 215, a shift of just a few seats could change who controls the House — and with it, which bills make it to the floor, which investigations happen, and how the federal budget is shaped.
Retirements Create Opportunities
49 incumbents are not seeking re-election, creating open seats that are often more competitive. Incumbents win re-election over 90% of the time, so open seats are where the action is.
Detailed House race data with individual district breakdowns is coming soon. For now, explore the Senate races or swipe through candidates.