Fact Check: Did NBC plan to declare Democrats winners of Congress before all races were decided?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: NBC planned to declare Democrats the winners of the House and Senate before all congressional races were decided.

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: NBC said only that Democrats were favored in public polling and that it was possible, though unlikely, that control of both chambers could be projected on election night. The network did not say it would declare winners regardless of actual election results.

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Date: 11/06/2026

Last Updated on November 6, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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