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Live election results: The races that could determine control of the House

NewsNation's election partner Decision Desk HQ considered 13 House races a toss-up

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( NewsNation ) — Either party needs 218 seats in the House of Representatives to be the controlling party, and with races polling at razor-thin margins, it could come down to a handful of races.

NewsNation's election partner Decision Desk HQ considered 13 House races toss-ups and dozens of races that could flip from one party to another. As of Monday, DDHQ forecasts Democrats will take control of the House.

The races below have been highlighted as toss-ups or seats that could change party this election.

NewsNation provides comprehensive coverage of the 2026 midterm elections like never before, with live results powered by Decision Desk HQ and expert analysis. Stay tuned for race calls after the polls close Tuesday night.

In Alabama's 2nd district, Republican Rhett Marques takes on Democrat Rep. Shomari Figures.

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In District 1, Democrat Amish Shah faces Republican Jay Feely. In the 6th district, Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani faces Democrat Joanna Mendoza.

Some House seats in California may flip based on redistricting in the state, including in District 1 where Democrat Mike McGuire faces Republican Rep. James Gallagher and in District 48 where Democrat Marni von Wilpert faces Republican Jim Desmond.

In California's 22nd district, Randy Villegas (D) faces Rep. David Valadao (R). In the 3rd district, Democratic Rep. Ami Bera faces Republican Robb Tucker.

In Colorado District 3, Republican Rep. Jeff Hurd takes on Democrat Dwayne Romero. In District 8, Democrat Manny Rutinel faces Republican Rep. Gabe Evans.

Two races in Florida are considered toss-ups by DDHQ. In Florida 9, Democratic Rep. Darren Soto faces Republican challenger Dan Green. In the 22nd district, Pia Sandiya (D) faces Casey Askar (R).

In Iowa 2, Lindsay James (D) faces Joe Mitchell (R). Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks runs for reelection against Democrat Christina Bohannan in the 1st district. Republican Rep. Zach Nunn takes on Sarrah Trone Garriott (D) in the 3rd district.

Kentucky 6 is considered a toss-up by DDHQ, with Ralph Alvarado (R) taking on Zach Dembo (D)

Louisiana is holding its primaries on Tuesday for all House seats after the state was redistricted. District 6 is one seat that could flip based on the new lines.

Paul LePage (R) faces Matt Dunlap (D) in the 2nd district.

Republican Rep. Bill Huizenga faces Democrat Sean McCann in Michigan's 4th district. In the 7th, Democrat William Lawrence challenges Republican Rep. Tom Barrett. Michael Bouchard (R) faces Christina Hines (D) in the 10th district.

Montana 1 is considered a toss-up as Aaron Flint (R) takes on Sam Forstag (D).

Republican Rep. Thomas Kean faces Democratic challenger Rebecca Bennett in New Jersey's 7th district.

Republican Rep. Michael Lawler faces Democrat Cait Conley in New York's 17th district.

In North Carolina's 11th district, Democrat Jamie Ager tries to flip a seat against Jennifer Balkcom.

Brian Poindexter (D) faces Rep. Max Miller (R) in district 7.

In Pennsylvania 1, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R) faces Bob Harvie (D). Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie faces Democrat Robert Brooks in the 7th district.

In the 8th, Democrat Paige Cognetti takes on Republican Rep. Robert Bresnahan. And in the 10th district, Republican Rep. Scott Perry faces Democratic challenger Janelle Stelson.

In Tennessee's 9th district, Republican Brent Taylor faces Democrat Justin Pearson.

Texas redistricted earlier this year, and Republicans are trying to pick up seats in the 9th and 32nd districts. Republican Alex Mealer faces Democrat Leticia Gutierrez in the 9th. Jace Yarbrough (R) takes on Dan Barrios (D) in the 32nd.

In Texas's 15th district, Rep. Monica De La Cruz (R) is in a toss-up race against Bobby Pulido (D). Democrat Johnny Garcia takes on Republican Carlos De La Cruz in the 35th district.

Ben McAdams (D) tries to flip a seat in Utah's 1st district against Riley Owen (R).

Democrat Elaine Luria is trying to flip a seat from Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans in Virginia's 2nd district.

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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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