Republicans Win 218 US House Seats, Giving Donald Trump and the Party Control of Government
Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on U.S. government alongside President-elect Donald Trump
Republicans make major gains in control of state governments
In some cases, early results show Republicans broke up Democratic trifectas, in which one party controls both legislative chambers and the governorship. Those flips could create less left-leaning policymaking as lawmakers are compelled to negotiate legislation across the aisle.
Republicans Keep Control Of House Of Representatives, Complete Washington Trifecta
Republicans are projected to win a majority of seats in the House of Representatives, allowing them to keep control of a chamber they’ve held since 2023 and giving them unified control of the government for the first time since Donald Trump’s first term in 2017.
Republicans win House majority, completing election sweep
Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on U.S. government alongside President-elect Trump.
Republicans retain their hold of the House, clinching full control of Congress
Republicans have officially won a full trifecta of power in Washington, D.C., following GOP victories in several key U.S. House contests.
Republicans keep the House, handing Trump full control of the government
With the GOP retaining control of the House, Trump will enjoy a trifecta for at least the first two years of his term.
Republicans hold onto the House, after clinching Senate and presidency
Republicans have won enough seats to keep control of the House of Representatives, ABC News projects, clinching a unified GOP government in Washington.
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