2026 Midterm Predictions, Gun Rights & Voter Turnout with Andy Hooser

The 2026 midterm elections, Second Amendment rights, and the battle for Congress headline this edition of Armed American Radio’s Daily Defense. Mark Walters welcomes Andy Hooser, host of The Voice of Reason, for a lively election-eve conversation about polling, voter turnout, media messaging, and their predictions for the House and Senate. Are the final polls capturing the electorate—or discouraging people from participating? Mark and Andy challenge the election narratives they are seeing, discuss early-voting trends, and consider how the same headlines can discourage occasional voters while motivating politically engaged listeners. Andy shares his perspective from Kansas, where he is organizing an election-night watch party in Wichita. The conversation also touches on Michigan, competitive Senate races, and why protecting gun rights means paying attention to who controls Congress. Then the hosts put their predictions on the record. Andy forecasts 53 Republican Senate seats and a two-seat Republican House majority. Mark also predicts Republicans will retain both chambers, while acknowledging that the results could prove him wrong. Away from politics, Mark and Andy discuss reports and recordings surrounding a fatal Florida jet crash. They address online conspiracy claims, news coverage, and questions about pilot experience. This portion includes their reactions and speculation, rather than established findings about the crash’s cause. Plus, Mark previews the 2A War Room with Jared Yanis: a new members-only podcast built around candid conversations, special guests, and live audience interaction. In this episode: • 2026 midterm election predictions • House and Senate control • Second Amendment rights and political participation • Polling narratives and early-voting discussion • Andy Hooser’s Kansas perspective • Florida jet-crash coverage and online speculation • The 2A War Room with Jared Yanis and Mark Walters Follow Armed American Radio for daily gun-rights news, interviews, and political commentary. Share this episode and leave a rating and review. Visit armedamericanradio.com. The post 11-02-26: Don’t Let the Polls Fool You! Mark & Andy Make Their Midterm Predictions appeared first on Armed American Radio .