House of Representatives: Race to majority tightens with Republicans inching closer

The battle for control of the House of Representatives is heating up as both Republicans and Democrats vie for power in key races that have yet to be called. With Republicans currently holding 212 seats and Democrats holding 200, the race to reach the 218 seats needed for a majority is still up in the air.
The path to victory for a Democratic majority in the House is becoming more challenging, with the party needing to win the most contested races in order to gain power. Many of the undeclared seats are located in the western U.S. or in swing districts in states such as Arizona, Washington, Oregon, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Louisiana, Ohio, Maryland, New York, Maine, and Alaska.
All eyes are on California as the House majority still hinges on tight races in key districts. For example, in Alaska’s at-large congressional district, Democratic incumbent Rep. Mary Sattler Peltola is in a tight race against Republican entrepreneur Nick Begich. In Arizona’s 6th Congressional District, Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani is barely leading former Democratic state lawmaker Kirsten Engel.
In California’s 13th Congressional District, Republican Rep. John Duarte is currently leading former Democratic state Assembly member Adam Gray, but the race remains uncalled. In California’s 47th Congressional District, the race to succeed outgoing Democratic Rep. Katie Porter is neck and neck between Republican Scott Baugh and Democrat state Sen. Dave Min.
In Colorado’s 8th Congressional District, Democrat Rep. Yadira Caraveo is trailing Republican state Rep. Gabe Evans, with the lead potentially flipping to Republicans if sustained. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has expressed hope that Democrats could still win by a razor-thin majority.
As the race for majority control of the House continues, both parties are gearing up for a potential showdown. Speaker Mike Johnson has stated that the House is poised to remain in GOP hands, while Democrats are holding out hope for a slim majority. With ongoing ballot counting in states like Oregon, Arizona, and California, the final outcome is still uncertain.
As the results of these key races unfold, the balance of power in the House of Representatives hangs in the balance. Stay tuned for more updates as the race for majority control continues to unfold.