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James Carville Predicts Democratic Gains in 2026 Midterm Elections

Carville cited Democratic momentum and Republican turmoil, forecasting Democrats to gain 25-45 House seats and likely reclaim Senate control in 2026 midterms.

  • On Saturday, James Carville, Democratic strategist, said Democrats will gain at least 25 House seats and possibly 45, likely reclaiming the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections later this year.
  • Carville points to strong Democratic candidates in red states and shifts among Latino voters, alongside Republican vulnerabilities after President Donald Trump said `we shouldn't even have an election`.
  • Carville, at 81, said Democrats should avoid risky messaging and told Fox News viewers `it's going to be a wipeout`, surprising Kayleigh McEnany who cited economic indicators favoring Republicans.
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Carville predicts GOP 'wipeout' in 2026 midterms

"Democrats are going to pick up at a minimum 25 seats, maybe as high as 45. In all likelihood, the Democrats will carry the Senate."

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Washington Monthly broke the news in on Friday, January 16, 2026.
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