# How might the GOP keep the House after the 2026 midterms?

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**Created:** [August 10, 2026, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-might-the-gop-keep-the-house-after-the-2026-midterms/1032259 "2026-08-10T01:17:03Z")\
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> [@PhillyGuy](#):
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> I don’t understand why this would be likely.

The likely result of DJT/MAGA successfully rigging or overturning an election would be a violent uprising or possible civil war. I won’t say 100% but I would say likely.

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