A Democratic polling lead is not yet a congressional majority.
The national mood is one part of the midterm picture. Turnout, geography, and the distribution of competitive races determine how it becomes seats.
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U.S. Politics
Institutions, elections, and the decisions that shape public life. A national lens, with the process and evidence in view.
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Election night is a snapshot. The count is a process.
Across the United States, unofficial totals, media projections, and certified results describe different stages of an election.