Derek Tran has unseated the GOP incumbent Michelle Steel in a close race in California's 45th congressional district.
Democrats flipped 8 seats
Republicans flipped 8 seats
That means no net gain of one seat for either side.
Derek Tran has unseated the GOP incumbent Michelle Steel in a close race in California's 45th congressional district.
Democrats flipped 8 seats
Republicans flipped 8 seats
That means no net gain of one seat for either side.
Democrats must win the badly needed California 45th Congressional District to snatch the Coattails Key.
Republicans need this district to enjoy Senate and House gains, crucial for them with Key I.
Democrats must win the badly needed California 45th Congressional District to snatch the Coattails Key.
Republicans need this district to enjoy Senate and House gains, crucial for them with Key I.
Accurately predicting the 2026 midterms is crucial for the Keys' legitimacy.
Accurately predicting the 2026 midterms is crucial for the Keys' legitimacy.
Of the past 24 midterm elections, the Keys accurately predicted 21 of these midterms, 1 was wrong (1942) and two were too close to call (1954 and 1990).
Of the past 24 midterm elections, the Keys accurately predicted 21 of these midterms, 1 was wrong (1942) and two were too close to call (1954 and 1990).
The Republicans won the Trifecta Key, while the Coattails Key is still out.
The Republicans won the Trifecta Key, while the Coattails Key is still out.