Key facts
- The Washington Examiner has identified 10 Democrat-held House seats as most likely to flip in 2026.
- Democrats need to win three seats to regain control of the House.
- The rankings will be updated periodically before Election Day.
The Washington Examiner has released its ranking of the 10 House seats currently held by Democrats that are most likely to flip in the 2026 midterm elections. This list is part of an ongoing series that will be updated as the political landscape shifts, with further editions planned before Election Day.
Democrats are aiming to regain control of the House of Representatives, needing to flip just three seats to achieve a majority. With fewer than 50 days until the election, the Examiner suggests they are poised to win the chamber for the first time since 2020.