Republicans 2 seats away from House majority, giving Trump leeway to implement agenda
Control of the House of Representatives hangs in the balance as Republicans are just two seats away from securing a majority. As of Wednesday morning, the Associated Press has yet to call 12 House races across the country, leaving the outcome uncertain.
In California’s 47th Congressional District, Republican candidate Scott Baugh has conceded defeat to Democrat Dave Min in an open race. This development has significant implications for the overall balance of power in the House.
Moving to Alaska, Democratic incumbent Rep. Mary Sattler Peltola is locked in a tight race in the state’s at-large congressional district. She currently trails Republican entrepreneur Nick Begich by three points, with 91% of the vote counted. The outcome of this race could have a significant impact on the overall makeup of the House.
In Arizona’s 6th Congressional District, Republican incumbent Rep. Juan Ciscomani holds a narrow lead over Democratic challenger Kirsten Engel. With 90% of the votes counted, Ciscomani maintains a two-point advantage, making this race one to watch closely.
Meanwhile, in California, several key races are still undecided. Democratic incumbent Josh Harder leads Republican challenger Kevin Lincoln by four points in the 9th Congressional District, but the outcome remains uncertain. In the 13th Congressional District, Republican Rep. John Duarte is ahead of Democrat Adam Gray by a slim margin, with only 70% of the vote counted.
In the 21st Congressional District of California, incumbent Democratic Rep. John Costa is leading Republican challenger Michael Maher by a comfortable margin. With 79% of the vote counted, Costa maintains a significant lead, solidifying his position in the race.
In the 41st Congressional District, Republican incumbent Rep. Ken Calvert is ahead of Democratic challenger Will Rollins with over 8,000 votes separating the candidates. Similarly, in the 45th Congressional District, incumbent Republican Rep. Michelle Steel leads her Democratic challenger Derek Tran by a narrow margin.
The race in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District is incredibly close, with Republican incumbent Rep. Mariannet Miller-Meeks holding a slim lead over challenger Christina Bohannan. With 99% of the vote counted, Miller-Meeks maintains a lead of just 731 votes, making this race too close to call.
In Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, Democratic incumbent Jared Golden is narrowly ahead of Republican challenger Austin Theriault. With 98% of the votes counted, Golden holds a slim lead of 726 votes, highlighting the tight race in this district.
Overall, the outcome of these undecided House races will have a significant impact on the balance of power in Congress. Republicans are on the cusp of securing a majority, but the final results of these races will ultimately determine the future direction of the House of Representatives.
