Here’s Where House Races Stand After Republicans Near Majority

In this image from video, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), left, and Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas) stand as they speak on the floor of the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on March 27, 2020. House Television via AP

Republicans are just one seat away from taking the House of Representatives as Democrats’ slim hopes of retaining the majority were nearly extinguished after several more races were called in favor of the GOP on Monday.

The GOP has won 217 seats to the Democrats’ 204. Five races were called in favor of Republican candidates on Monday evening by The Associated Press and other outlets.