Republicans Retain Control of the House of Representatives in 2024 Elections

Republicans have successfully retained control of the House of Representatives in the 2024 elections. According to projections by Decision Desk HQ and other news outlets, the GOP has secured at least 218 seats, which is the minimum required for a majority in the House[1][4].

The decisive moment came when Republican Juan Ciscomani was projected to win in Arizona‘s 6th Congressional District on Monday, November 11, pushing the GOP past the 218-seat threshold[1].

As of the latest updates, Republicans lead with 218 seats to the Democrats‘ 209, with eight House races still uncalled. Seven of these races are in California, and one is in Alaska. The California races are awaiting the final count of ballots, while the Alaska race will likely be decided after the ranked choice tabulation on November 20[1].

This Republican victory, combined with their control of the Senate and the presidency, gives the party significant influence over legislative and executive actions. It is expected to facilitate President-elect Donald Trump‘s ability to advance his agenda, including cabinet picks and legislative initiatives[4].

The Democratic Party will face substantial constraints, being unable to launch investigations or push through key legislative initiatives without Republican support.