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Navigating the Nonsense

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Trial Balloon · Ep. 189: Navigating the Nonsense

Forecasters Favor Democrats to Win House and Senate

October 3, 2026 · 7:19 am ET · Leave a Comment

Nate Silver gives Democrats a 93% chance to win the House and a 71% chance to win the Senate.

FiftyPlusOne gives Democrats a 99% chance to win the House and a 72% chance to win the Senate.

DDHQ gives Democrats a 75% chance to win the House and a 54% chance to win the Senate.

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