| ID | 134789 |
| Title Proper | 2014 midterm election forecasts |
| Other Title Information | introduction |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Campbell, James E |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In about two months, more than 90 million Americans (roughly 40% of those eligible to vote) will elect 435 members of the US House of Representatives and 36 members of the US Senate. The results of this midterm election will go a long way in determining the direction and extent of political change during the next two years. At present, like the nation itself, Congress is divided. Democrats hold a majority in the Senate, Republicans a majority in the House. To take control of the House, Democrats must gain 17 seats beyond the 201 they won in 2012 or 19 more than their current 199 seats (with three vacancies). Republicans must pick up six seats to regain their Senate majority. The Senate’s current party division is 53 Democrats and 45 Republicans. The two independents who caucus with the Democrats and the vice presidential tie-breaker put the Republicans’ magic number at six. |
| `In' analytical Note | Political Science and Politics Vol.47, No.4; Oct.2014: p.769-771 |
| Journal Source | Political Science and Politics 2014-12 47, 4 |
| Standard Number | United States – US |