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Narrow margins define battle for House majority ahead of November elections
Democrats need to flip only a handful of seats to take control, The Washington Post reports.
The short version
- Republicans currently hold 219 seats in the U.S. House, including one caucusing independent, while Democrats hold 214 seats.[The Washington Post]
- Democrats require only a small number of flipped seats in the November midterms to secure the majority.[The Washington Post]
- Democrats are favored to win the chamber, though Republicans maintain viable pathways to retain power.[The Washington Post]
Key facts
- Republicans hold 219 seats in the U.S. House, including one independent who caucuses with them.[The Washington Post]
- Democrats currently hold 214 seats in the U.S. House.[The Washington Post]
- Democrats need to gain only a handful of seats to secure a majority.[The Washington Post]
What remains uncertain
- Whether Democrats will successfully flip enough seats or if Republicans will retain control in the November midterms remains undetermined.[The Washington Post]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- These are the most important House races to watch in NovemberThe Washington Post - Politics metered