When will we know who controls the House?
Control over the U.S. House of Representatives still hangs in the balance, teetering between a Republican or Democratic majority with less than 20 races left to be called.
The Current State of Affairs
NBC News has already called the final two states in the presidential election, but a slew of House seats remain up for grabs.
As of Monday morning, NBC News reported 17 races still to be called.
Among the key ones to watch were races in Iowa, Maine, Ohio, California, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska.
The Numbers
As things stand, Republicans will take control of the White House with President-elect Donald Trump, and the GOP will also control the Senate, flipping three seats in a tough election year for the Democrats.
In the House, Republicans need five more seats to secure a majority, while the Democrats need 13.
Who will control the House?
As of Monday morning, Republicans still hold an advantage, having flipped six seats in this year’s election cycle. Democrats have flipped five seats, but face an uphill fight to grab control of the House.
A total of 17 seats have yet to be called in the election, with 11 seats considered “key” to efforts by both parties to grab control of the chamber.
Of those, Republicans are currently ahead in seven of them, with Washington’s 4th district a guaranteed Republican seat with two members of the GOP vying for the election win.
The Waiting Game
See the latest results and which races are still left uncalled:
Conclusion
As the final races are called, the country will finally know who will control the House of Representatives. Will the Republicans maintain their majority, or will the Democrats stage a comeback? Only time will tell.
FAQs
Q: How many races are still left to be called?
A: As of Monday morning, NBC News reported 17 races still to be called.
Q: What do Republicans need to secure a majority in the House?
A: Republicans need five more seats to secure a majority in the House.
Q: What do Democrats need to grab control of the House?
A: Democrats need 13 seats to grab control of the House.
Q: Which parties are currently ahead in the key races?
A: Republicans are currently ahead in seven of the key races, with Washington’s 4th district a guaranteed Republican seat.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
