This is an open question which will not be scored. Please use the comment thread to tell us what surprised you about the outcome of the Senate and House elections. Were you expecting the final result, or would you have changed your forecast in hindsight? What events led you to make your forecast? What information, in retrospect, do you wish you would have known during forecasting to improve your predictions. _{Confused? Check our FAQ or ask us for help.}

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