As the final handful of undecided House races draw to a close, Republicans are aiming to bolster their slim majority in the House of Representatives. Currently, the balance of power stands at 218 seats for Republicans and 212 for Democrats, with five races still uncalled as of Sunday morning.
In Alaska's at-large congressional district, Democratic incumbent Rep. Mary Sattler Peltola is locked in a tight race against Republican entrepreneur Nick Begich. Begich currently holds a nearly 3-point lead with 48.7% of the vote compared to Peltola's 46.1%, based on 98% of the vote counted.
Meanwhile, in California's 13th Congressional District, Republican Rep. John Duarte is leading former Democratic state assembly member Adam Gray. With 86% of the vote tallied, Duarte maintains a 50.6% to 49.4% lead, with a margin of just over 2,000 votes.
Shifting to the 45th District, Democratic challenger Derek Tran has edged ahead of Republican incumbent Rep. Michelle Steel by a mere 36 votes, with 94% of the vote counted.
In another closely watched race, Republican incumbent Rep. Mariannet Miller-Meeks holds a less than 1% lead over challenger Christina Bohannan, with Bohannan requesting a recount due to the narrow margin. With 99% of the vote in, Miller-Meeks maintains a lead of just under 1,000 votes.
Lastly, Democratic incumbent Marcy Kaptur leads her Republican challenger Derek Merrin by less than 1 point, with a margin of just over 1,000 votes and 99% of the votes counted.
These races highlight the intense competition and the potential for shifts in power as the final results are awaited. Stay tuned for further updates as these races reach their conclusions.
