House Majority and Political Dynamics in 2024

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Republicans will have a narrow majority in the House in the upcoming year after Democrats flipped one final seat in California, leaving GOP leaders with little margin for error in advancing President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda.

Key Points

  • Republicans won 220 House seats to Democrats’ 215, with Democrats flipping nine Republican-held seats.
  • Campaign spending on House races exceeded $1.1 billion, with Democrats outspending Republicans.
  • Democrats outperformed Republican Vice President Kamala Harris in down-ballot races.
  • Republicans will have the opportunity to pass major policy priorities through budget “reconciliation” in the new year.

Pros

  • Republicans will have a majority in the House in the next year.
  • Democrats gained one final seat in California, flipping nine Republican-held seats overall.

Cons

  • The slim majority leaves Republicans with little room for error in passing legislation.
  • Operatives in both parties agree that the recent redistricting process has created fewer competitive races.