Democrats heavily favored to win the House in 2026

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    "The companion Kalshi contract (CM-EVT-T5VXKJT451) at 62% for Republicans controlling at least one chamber implies the market sees Senate retention as plausible even as the House flips.",
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      "label": "Alex Nitzberg, Paul Steinhauser, Charles Creitz, Robert Schmad, Ashley J. DiMella: As midterm Election Day approaches, candidates clash in debates  | Liv",
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