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MIDTERMS: GOP Closes In On House Majority, Biden Address Expected Today

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The GOP continues to close in on the 218 House seats required for majority control of the House of Representatives.

  • As of a few moments ago, Republicans control 210 seats with 32 races to be called.
  • Democrats have very few pathways left for retaining control of the House.
    • 7 tossup races, 10 lean-Republican races, and 17 lean-Democrat races are left to be called meaning Democrats will need to win all the tossups and Democrat-leaning races to have a chance at retaining the chamber - highly unlikely as tossup races in New York and Oregon are currently tilting Republican.
  • White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has confirmed to the White House press pack that she expects President Biden to address the election results at some point today.

Chart 1: Balance of Power in the House (ABC/FiveThirtyEight)

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