All 435 US House seats up for grabs in midterm vote
The gist
Voters in all 435 congressional districts are choosing representatives, with Republicans defending a 219-seat edge.
Democrats need a net gain of three seats; a few close races decide control.
How it unfolded
- Nov 5, 2024Republicans narrowly retained control of the House, a 220-215 split described as the tightest majority in nearly 100 years.
- Jul 22, 2026Republican lawmakers passed a bill to fund the federal government through Dec. 4, in Washington.
- Nov 3, 2026Voters in all 435 districts cast ballots; going in, 219 members caucused with Republicans, one above the majority minimum, with 218 the magic number.