Republicans Brace For Midterm Losses

Republican internal polling showed that House seats once considered safe had become competitive, including districts Trump won comfortably in 2024. Polling and private expectations now point to Democrats taking the House, while the Senate is also being described as competitive. Democrats need a net gain of at least three House seats and four Senate seats to take control of Congress. Republicans hold narrow majorities in both chambers, making the election central to Trump’s last two years. Democrats are weighing whether to chase more than 90 districts or protect incumbents. Republican candidates have begun distancing themselves from Trump. Democrats still face unresolved fights over their message and identity.