Democrat Hse Maj Up To 8 Seats As Of Sunday Following Stivers' Resignation

As of Sunday 16 May, the Democrats' majority in the House of Representatives will rise to eight seats from seven at present once the resignation of Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH) comes into effect.

• The House will have 430 voting members (219 Democrats, 211 Republicans) with 5 vacancies: Florida's 20th district: Alcee Hastings (D, died), New Mexico's 1st: Deb Haaland (D, joined Biden cabinet), Ohio's 11th: Marcia Fudge (D, joined Biden cabinet), Ohio's 15th: Steve Stivers (R, resigned to become president and CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce) and Texas' 6th: Ron Wright (R, died).
  • Texas's 6th district will hold a run-off between two Republican candidates on 27 July, ensuring the seat stays in GOP hands.
  • Ohio's 10th will hold its special election on 2 November (seen as a safe Democrat hold).
  • New Mexico's first will hold its special election on 1 June, with Inside Elections deeming the seat 'solid Democrat', while Sabato's Crystal Ball rules it as 'likely Democrat'
  • Florida's 20th's special election will take place on 11 January 2022 after a primary on 2 November 2021. Inside Elections deem the seat 'solid Democrat', while Sabato's Crystal Ball rules it as 'safe Democrat'.
  • Ohio's 15th will hold a special election on 2 November. Cook Political Report and Inside Elections deem the seat 'solid Republican', while Sabato's Crystal Ball rules it as 'likely Republican'.