Kaitlan Collins on The number of House seats needed to control the U.S. House, as shown in the CNN Election graphic.

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THE CLAIM · NOV 4, 2026

“NEEDED TO CONTROL 218”

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REPORTING

“Democratic candidates lead in well over the 218 seats needed to flip control of the lower chamber of Congress, the House of Representatives, the polls suggest.”

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REPORTING AGREES

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