The race to control Congress is in its final stretch. Where do the midterms stand?

NPR | By Leila Fadel

Published November 2, 2026 at 3:41 AM CST

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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Kyle Kondik, managing editor of the political newsletter Sabato's Crystal Ball, about the state of the midterms as the clock counts down to Election Day.

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Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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The race to control Congress is in its final stretch. Where do the midterms stand?

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