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The Democratic party flipped 42 House seats in 2018, taking the majority.
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The Democratic Party flipped 42 House seats in 2018, gaining the majority.
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0.900
Claim Maker
Reid J. Epstein, Ashley Wu, Christine Zhang
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "2018",
    "event": "2018 Midterm Election",
    "organization": "Democratic Party"
}
Subject Tags
Politics Historical Elections US House of Representatives
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September 30, 2026 at 7:01 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 7:01 AM (2 weeks ago)

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Democratic Turnout Surged in the Primaries. Will It Matter in November?
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/29/us/politics/democrats-voter-turnout.html

Democratic voter turnout in the 2026 primaries outpaced Republicans in many key states, signaling potential enthusiasm for the upcoming November elections. However, Republicans have advantages in redistricting and campaign funding.

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