'We live in the most partisan era in over a century,' Larry Sabato says

InterviewHis crystal ball shows deep US divide outweighing voter dissatisfaction in midtermsLarry Sabato, founder of the University of Virginia's Center for Politics, expects Democrats to regain the House but doubts the party will see a sweeping midterm victory. (Photo by Hiroki Endo)TOMOKO ASHIZUKAAugust 16, 2026 23:13 JSTWASHINGTON -- Democrats are likely to regain control of the U.S. House of Representatives in November's midterm elections, but a sweeping "blue wave" capable of flipping both chambers of Congress remains a long shot, according to veteran election analyst Larry Sabato.