Coverage dated October 30, 2026 to November 1, 2026

The 10 races that will decide House control

Headline from The Hill

The battle for the House majority will come down to a handful of battleground districts. Republicans are playing defense as they seek to defend their 218-214 majority while facing tough political headwinds. All 435 House seats are up for grabs.

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ABC News
These House races could determine which party is in control in the next Congress (opens ABC News)
Published Oct 30, 2026
ABC News's feed description
All 435 seats in the House of Representatives are on the ballot when voters head to the polls on Nov. 3.
WFLA
10 races that could determine which party controls the House (opens WFLA)
Published Oct 30, 2026
WFLA's feed description
These battleground races are likely to decide which party controls the House.
The Hill
The 10 races that will decide House control (opens The Hill)
Published Nov 1, 2026
The Hill's feed description
The battle for the House majority will come down to a handful of battleground districts. Republicans are playing defense as they seek to defend their 218-214 majority while facing tough political headwinds. All 435 House seats are up for grabs.