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Coverage dated November 2, 2026 to November 3, 2026

The House races to watch for early signs of a midterm wave

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The House battlefield in Tuesday’s midterms consists of dozens of races in largely purple districts where majorities are won and lost. But as GOP leaders scramble against the odds to salvage their fragile majority — and the favored Democrats fight to run up the score — both sides are paying particul…

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    Key races to watch nationally in balance of House and Senate (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    It's the countdown until Election Day on Tuesday. Here are they key races to watch for the House and Senate.

  2. KBRW

    Four types of House races to watch on election night to know how it might go (opens KBRW)

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    As polls close on Election Day and results start rolling in, these are some of the House races that will help explain how the midterms are unfolding.

  3. The Hill

    The House races to watch for early signs of a midterm wave (opens The Hill)

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    The House battlefield in Tuesday’s midterms consists of dozens of races in largely purple districts where majorities are won and lost. But as GOP leaders scramble against the odds to salvage their fragile majority — and the favored Democrats fight to run up the score — both sides are paying particul…

  4. Newsweek

    House Election Tracker: 5 Key Races to Watch on Midterm Election Night (opens Newsweek)

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    Republicans enter the final stretch holding 218 House seats to Democrats’ 214.

  5. Philadelphia Inquirer

    On election night, here are the key races to watch and when polls close (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Initial election results throughout Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning will say a great deal about which party prevails in the midterms.

  6. Townhall

    It's Election Day: The Key Races to Watch and How to Follow Them (opens Townhall)

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