1/ The GOP has been declared the victor in 218 House races, the Dems have won 212 races and 5 races are left to be called: AK-AL, CA-13, CA-45, IA-1 & OH-9.
There is a reasonable likelihood that the Dems will win up to 4 of the uncalled races, which could but them up to 216 seats.
The twist is . .
There is a reasonable likelihood that the Dems will win up to 4 of the uncalled races, which could but them up to 216 seats.
The twist is . .
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Iowa is likely to stay R.
I think 3 or 4 most likely.
As NSA, Waltz does not have to be confirmed, so he would be expected to resign as of 1/20.
Stefanik would likely wait until she was confirmed to resign.
So, if the Dems . . .
It is possible that Stefanik will hold off on resigning until the Florida special elections to replace Gaetz & Waltz, so that the GOP always has a majority.
"His trial was scheduled to kick off in July, but now will not begin until spring 2025 with an interim pretrial conference in December. Jury selection is scheduled to begin March 31, 2025."
https://www.texastribune.org/2024/06/07/henry-cuellar-corruption-trial-reelection/