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[ The daily brief // August 5 · replayed ]

The record begins: Senate 42, House 78

The day's story, written by the model's own rules from what moved on the board. When Lilly has something to say, her words come first.

▸ The board // August 5

Senate

58%

chance of Republican control

Expected 50 D · likely 46 to 54

House

78%

chance of a Democratic majority

Expected 231 D · likely 211 to 254

▸ Coin flips

12 races under 55 percent either way: Virginia's 2nd district, Michigan's 10th district, Michigan Senate, Iowa's 2nd district, Iowa's 1st district, Iowa's 3rd district, Texas's 35th district, Pennsylvania's 7th district and more.

Virginia's 2nd district ▸Michigan's 10th district ▸Michigan Senate ▸Iowa's 2nd district ▸Iowa's 1st district ▸Iowa's 3rd district ▸Texas's 35th district ▸Pennsylvania's 7th district ▸

▸ The clock

90 days to November 3.

▸ Every day // 75 briefs, newest first

Days marked replayed were run after the fact with today's rules on that day's polls. The live record starts October 16.