American University professor Allan J. Lichtman has developed a combination of historical facts and factors that together provide a context for the presidential campaign and an early indicator of the results.

The following is one of the 13 Keys to the White House he has devised. It takes a true or false answer. In the commentary section, you can also share your views on the related question.

Key 1 (Party Mandate): After the midterm elections, the incumbent party holds more seats in the U.S. House of Representatives than after the previous midterm elections. True or False?

Tell us what you think. Is it important to have the president and Congress be from different political parties? Do midterm election results weigh on how you will vote and which party you will vote for? Once we have compiled your answers to all 13 keys, we will do a follow-up report on the results.

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