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The 2026 Midterms Are Only 701 Days Away

The 2026 Midterms Are Only 701 Days Away

FiveThirtyEight Politics · ABC News, 538, FiveThirtyEight, Galen Druke

December 2, 202438m 30s

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Show Notes

Galen is out today, so 538’s Nathaniel Rakich steps in to guide the crew through the numbers. They unpack President Joe Biden’s surprise decision to pardon his son Hunter, exploring the historical context for such a move and how it might resonate with the American public.

They also turn their attention to the 2026 midterm elections, analyzing the prospects for both the House and Senate. They discuss whether Republicans can hang on to their trifecta, and examine the challenges Democrats face in their efforts to reclaim control of Congress.

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