The latest projections indicate that Republicans are on track to potentially secure the majority in the House of Representatives, adding to their control of the Senate and White House. As of Thursday afternoon, Republicans hold 209 seats compared to Democrats' 196, with five sitting House lawmakers projected to lose their re-election bids - three Republicans and two Democrats.
Key races in California involving GOP incumbents remain undecided and are expected to play a crucial role in determining the House majority. Additionally, races in Arizona, Nebraska, Iowa, and Oregon are still awaiting result projections, further shaping the outcome.
The magic number for either party to clinch the majority is 218 victories in the 119th Congress. Despite the close margins, House Republican leaders express confidence in their eventual victory, with the top four House leaders already announcing bids to retain their positions in a potential January House majority.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., emphasized the party's optimism, stating, 'It appears we're going to hold the House and flip the Senate.' Scalise highlighted California as a critical state in the ongoing races, noting that GOP incumbents are leading by narrow margins.
