Republicans poised to grab at least 246 House seats next year to tie post-World War II high
WASHINGTON – Republicans are poised to grab at least 246 seats in the House, and that would match the party’s post-World War II high during the Truman administration.
Republicans currently hold a 234-201 advantage.
On Saturday, Republicans were on track to keep control of two Louisiana seats in runoff contests.
If the Republicans prevail, as expected, then the party would have 246 seats to the Democrats’ 188, with one race to be decided.
There’s still an automatic recount in a Democratic-held district in the Tucson, Arizona-area. Rep. Ron Barber trails Republican challenger Martha McSally by fewer than 200 voters.
If McSally wins, Republicans would have 247 seats, the largest majority since 1929-31 when the Republicans controlled 270 seats in President Herbert Hoover’s administration.
Republicans will run the Senate, too.
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