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USA Today·July 26, 2026
100 days out, Republicans defend slim majorities and face tough battles
Slim majority
The article’s main point is that Republicans enter the final stretch with only a thin cushion in the House. That makes even a small number of lost seats enough to change control.
Why it matters
The significance is structural: a close chamber turns every battleground district into a potential tipping point. That raises the stakes for campaign spending, candidate recruitment, and turnout operations on both sides.
What to watch
The likely path forward is a seat-by-seat fight rather than a sweeping national shift. Republicans can still hold the House, but the margin for error is extremely limited.