House Still in Play

Control of the U.S. House of Representatives has not yet been determined, as several critical races remain too close to call.

As of last night, Republicans held 216 House seats to Democrats’ 208, with 11 undecided. The GOP leads in 8 of those, while Democrats lead in 3.

Most of those still uncertain are in California, including districts around the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Democrats are hoping for a razor-thin majority, but Republican officials are confident that the GOP will retain its majority. 

A final count will almost certainly have to wait until next week, at the earliest, when Congress is back in session and prepares to elect its new leaders.