Paths to 2027 · Federal adventure
Choose your own adventure, but make it constitutional.
What would have to become true for impeachment and removal to become possible — and which of those conditions can voters influence before the 2026 election?
State Power is paused while this federal adventure is developed. Its research and map infrastructure are preserved.
You are already inside the story. Choose what moves first. We will explain the rules as they become relevant. The outcomes are hypothetical: this explains the available rules and does not predict what will happen.
Where can the math move?
A leverage map, not a red/blue prediction map.
HOUSE
House control changes who organizes the chamber. Individual members still decide whether to impeach.
Established lawThe House has the constitutional role in impeachment. A House impeachment vote is distinct from Senate removal.
House members are chosen every second year.
SPEAKER
The House chooses its Speaker. Party control is a condition around that choice, not a guaranteed vote.
Established lawThe House chooses its Speaker.
SENATE
Conviction requires two-thirds of Senators present. Party identity is not a vote forecast.
Established lawThe Senate tries impeachments. Conviction requires two-thirds of Senators present.
The election isn't the beginning of the story. You're already in it.
House control determines which party has the votes to organize the chamber, choose committee leadership, and participate in selecting the Speaker. It does not by itself decide any specific outcome.
The House has the constitutional role in impeachment. A House impeachment vote is distinct from Senate removal.
Every House seat is up for election every two years. The Representatives elected in November choose the Speaker and shape which committees oversee what.
House members are chosen every second year.