However, as a history professor once told me, history repeats itself until it does not. As David Wasserman of the Cook Political Report writes, “In late spring of 2025, it would have been hard to believe that ten states would have new congressional maps in place for the 2026 midterms.” And, according to Wasserman, “the result is a 2026 House map that is more skewed towards Republicans and less elastic than before.” Nonetheless, if it is possible to beat the midterm curse this is the crew that can actually pull it off. Yes, history favors Democrats, and they may take the House.