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Coverage dated November 10, 2026

Here are some of the House seats that Democrats didn’t expect to win this year

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Rep. Richard Hudson of North Carolina, who led the National Republican Congressional Committee, lost his seat this year. Republicans struggled in the state after pulling support from their U.S. Senate candidate, Michael Whatley.

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    Here are some of the House seats that Democrats didn’t expect to win this year (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    Rep. Richard Hudson of North Carolina, who led the National Republican Congressional Committee, lost his seat this year. Republicans struggled in the state after pulling support from their U.S. Senate candidate, Michael Whatley.

  2. PBS NewsHour

    Here are some of the House seats that Democrats didn't expect to win — but did (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Several new Democrats pulled off upset victories this year.

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