Elections Outlook Report - Flipbook - Page 17
House
After waiting a week until enough races were called, House Republicans won the
majority on Nov. 13 with a 218 - 208 lead and 9 more races to call. The GOP victory
delivers the highly sought-after political trifecta, granting Republicans control of
the executive branch and both chambers of Congress—a powerful position to
advance priorities like tax cuts and their “America First” agenda.
Leading up to the election, neither party had a decisive edge, and both
expected modest gains if they achieved a House majority. The results reveal that
redistricting provided no clear advantage to either side. New Southern districts
aimed at empowering Black voters were offset by GOP-led gerrymandering in
North Carolina and a modest Democratic redraw in New York.
Republicans adopted a strategic approach by prioritizing strong candidate
recruitment and backing primary challengers with strong general election
potential, closely coordinating their efforts with Trump’s campaign. Democrats,
in contrast, focused on robust fundraising and abortion rights, relying on repeat
challengers from 2022 in hopes that their existing voter recognition and campaign
infrastructure would enhance their competitiveness.
118th
119th
As of Nov. 21, 2022
As of Nov. 13, 2024
Democrat
208 Democrats
Republican
218 for majority
Uncalled/Vacant
Republicans
218
