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

NPR | By Leila Fadel

Published November 2, 2026 at 4:41 AM EST

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.

Leila Fadel

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

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