Democrats extend House majority as midterm results continue
Democrats have flipped additional House seats and now lead Republicans by a significant margin with some races still to be decided.
At a glance
- Democrats lead Republicans 253-157 in House races with 25 still to be called
- Democrats have flipped eight additional House seats including in Ohio, Arizona and North Carolina
- Two Senate races in Mississippi and Alaska remain undecided
- A Democratic socialist was elected mayor of Los Angeles
Democrats have widened their majority in the US House of Representatives, flipping eight additional seats and now leading Republicans 253 to 157 with 25 races remaining to be called. The party has secured a 106-seat majority overall as results continue to come in from the midterm elections.
Several closely watched Senate races in Mississippi and Alaska remain undecided, with Democratic candidates seeking to unseat Republican incumbents. Republicans retained two House seats in western states, while a Democratic socialist was elected mayor of Los Angeles in a closely contested local race.
Why it matters
The results represent a significant shift in congressional power, with Democrats securing control of the House and expanding their majority as voting continues.
Original reporting
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