As the midterm elections enter their post-Labor Day general election phase, all signs still point to Democrats taking the House, which requires a net gain of three seats. But we can’t know whether they will ride a Blue Wave that would give them a sizable House majority along with control of the Senate.

Will It Be a Blue Wave?

by Bill Scher September 9, 2026September 10, 2026

With limited data, exactly how many Republican incumbents are in trouble is hard to know. But Democrats have good reason to think big.

Democrats have their biggest May midterm lead in 20 years. But gerrymandering means even a Blue Wave may barely deliver the House.

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by Bill Scher May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

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A Purple Wave in the South

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How Trump and His Enablers Will Respond to a Blue Wave

by Nancy LeTourneau October 12, 2018January 9, 2022

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by Nancy LeTourneau December 22, 2017January 9, 2022

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Will It Be a Blue Wave?

Democrats Have the Biggest Midterm Election Lead in May, by any Party, in 20 Years

Will 2020 Be Another Blue Wave Election?

A Purple Wave in the South

What Would a Blue Wave Look Like?

How Trump and His Enablers Will Respond to a Blue Wave

Republicans Have Made the Midterms a Referendum on Trumpism

Winning Is Not Enough

A Blue Wave Is Swelling, but McConnell Has a Plan

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