100 day sprint to the midterms kicks off as Republicans and Democrats clash for control across the country

The 2026 midterm elections are 100 days away as Republicans and Democrats will battle in Congress and statehouses across the country for control over the future of the country in what is expected to be a contentious and expensive campaign season. Republicans currently hold narrow majorities in both chambers of Congress, controlling the House with a razor-thin 218-212 edge, with one independent and four vacancies, and the Senate with a 53-47 advantage, including two independents who caucus with Democrats. With every House seat and 35 Senate seats on the ballot, Democrats need a net gain of just six House seats to reclaim the speaker gavel and four Senate seats to win back the upper chamber. The latest Fox News Power Rankings suggest a tough road ahead for Republicans as they go up against the historical headwind of the party not in power usually performing well in midterm elections, but the GOP will be bolstered in the House by redistricting wins in states like Florida and Texas. RNC Chair Joe Gruters told Fox News: We are in a prime position to win it in November. The RNC enters the final 100 days with a significant financial advantage — approximately 25.5 million in cash on hand, compared to about 4.9 million for the DNC, which is also carrying approximately 8 million in debt.