Party to control the US House of Representatives in 2026: predictions and forecast tracker

Prediction markets heavily favor the Democrats, in line with the expert forecast, yet margins vary. 

Los Angeles mayoral election winner 2026 prediction: what to know about the race

Prediction markets and polls currently favor Karen Bass, yet with varying margins. 

By Barbara Pazur

What does a governor do? How governors and elections work

A governor leads a state’s executive branch, but what that office can actually do depends heavily on the state.

By Barbara Pazur

What is the US Senate? How it works and how senators are elected

The US Senate has 100 members, with two senators representing each state regardless of population.

By Barbara Pazur

Midterm elections explained: what they are and how they work

Midterm elections give voters a chance to choose their representatives in Congress halfway through a president’s four-year term.

By Barbara Pazur

Texas Senate election winner 2026 predictions: what polls, forecasts, and markets say

Prediction markets favor a Democratic win, which would be the party’s first Texas Senate victory since 1988.

By Barbara Pazur

Party to win US Senate in 2026: predictions, forecasts, and battleground breakdown

Republicans hold a 53–47 Senate majority, but Democrats are gaining ground in several key races. With control of the chamber at stake, the 2026 midterms are shaping up to be a close contest.