GOP set to bust ‘iron law’ of midterm election failure

Published May 14, 2025 10:18am ET



The “iron law” of midterm congressional elections that the president’s party loses seats and control, if it has it, is about to be busted in 2026.

A handful of new reports are suggesting that Republicans could retain control of the House and Senate and even add seats in the election.

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