One week after Election Day, the outcome of the House of Representatives remains uncertain as votes are still being tallied in 17 closely contested races across the country. While Republican Donald Trump secured a second term as President, the GOP has also clinched the Senate majority. However, the fate of the House hangs in the balance, with House Speaker Mike Johnson eagerly awaiting the final results that will determine whether Republicans will have full control of the government to advance their agenda in the upcoming term.
Key Uncalled House Races:
Alaska: In Alaska's at-large congressional district, Democratic incumbent Rep. Mary Sattler Peltola is trailing Republican entrepreneur Nick Begich by a 4-point margin with 80% of the vote counted.
Arizona: The race in Arizona's 6th Congressional District sees Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani narrowly leading Democratic state lawmaker Kirsten Engel by a slim margin of 1.3% with 86% of votes counted.
California: Incumbent Democratic Rep. Josh Harder maintains a lead of over 7,000 votes against Republican challenger Kevin Lincoln, while Republican Rep. John Duarte is ahead of Democrat Adam Gray by just under 3,000 votes in the 13th Congressional District.
Other Races: Notable contests include Republican Rep. Mike Garcia trailing Democratic challenger George Whitesides by 2 points, and Republican Rep. Ken Calvert holding a lead of approximately 7,500 votes over Democrat Will Rollins.
Close Races: Several races are neck and neck, such as the battle to succeed outgoing Democratic Rep. Katie Porter in California's 47th Congressional District, where Democrat Dave Min leads Republican Scott Baugh by a slim margin of 1%.
Final Tallies: With most votes counted, Democratic incumbent Rep. Mike Levin leads by 14,000 votes, while Republican Rep. Mariannet Miller-Meeks holds a narrow lead of less than 1% over challenger Christina Bohannan.
Conclusion: As the remaining votes are tabulated, the outcome of these undecided House races will ultimately shape the balance of power in Congress and influence the legislative landscape for the next two years. The nation awaits the final results that will determine the composition of the House and its implications for governance moving forward.
