No Blue Wave in 2026? | Political Breakdown

Will Democrats take back the House in 2026? The answer may come down to just a handful of races, and several of them are in California. Marisa Lagos is joined by KQED politics correspondent Guy Marzorati and CalMatters politics reporter Maya C. Miller to break down the latest midterm landscape. They discuss how a recent Supreme Court ruling could reshape campaign fundraising, why Democrats are struggling despite favorable national conditions, and why only a small number of competitive House districts may determine control of Congress. From David Valadao's Central Valley reelection battle to key races, the team explains why California remains at the center of the fight for the House—and why 2026 looks very different from previous wave elections. 🎙 Host: Guy Marzorati, Marisa Lagos 🎧 Guest: Maya C. Miller 📌 Show: Political Breakdown 👉Subscribe and watch a new episode of Political Breakdown every week: www.youtube.com/kqednews?=sub_1 Follow us on: Instagram - @kqednews //   / kqednews   Facebook - KQED News //   / kqednews   Bluesky - @kqednews.kqed.org // https://bsky.app/profile/kqednews.kqe... About Political Breakdown: Join hosts Scott Shafer and Marisa Lagos as they unpack the day in politics with a California perspective. Featuring interviews with reporters and other insiders involved in the craft of politics—including elected officials, candidates, pollsters, campaign managers, fundraisers, and other political players—Political Breakdown pulls back the curtain to offer an insider’s glimpse at how politics works today.