Democrats winning the House in 2026 stays heavily favored

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    "The GOP retains-one-chamber contract (CM-EVT-T5VXKJT451) sits at 62%, implying the market prices a split Congress as the dominant scenario with the Senate remaining Republican.",
    "Resolves via Library of Congress certification; contested or delayed results in close districts could push resolution past Election Night."
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