Control of the U.S. Senate currently sits at a dead heat, while Democrats hold an edge to take the House of Representatives ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. According to national correspondent Bill Melugin on Tuesday’s episode of “Special Report,” Fox News released its latest power rankings for the 2026 midterms.
Senate Battlegrounds
The projection highlights a volatile legislative landscape driven by shifting voter preferences, competitive Senate battlegrounds, and ongoing redistricting efforts. Voter sentiment currently favors Democrats on a generic congressional ballot by four percentage points over Republicans.
The fight for the Senate remains evenly divided, with four key states—Alaska, Iowa, Ohio, and Maine—designated as toss-ups that will likely determine which party holds the majority. Fox News projects four additional states leaning toward Democrats: Georgia, Michigan, New Hampshire, and North Carolina. Texas continues to lean in favor of Republicans.
House of Representatives
In the House of Representatives, Democrats are currently projected as favorites to flip party control. Sixteen seats are rated as toss-ups that will decide the final breakdown. However, Republican gains from recent redistricting efforts could mitigate potential party losses.
Original reporting: Tampa Free Press — read the source article.
