Key Races Impact U.S. House Control

The race for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District remains unresolved, with Democrat Janelle Bynum leading Republican incumbent Lori Chavez-DeRemer by 8,500 votes, a key factor in determining the control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Nationwide, control of the House is uncertain as Republicans hold 213 seats and Democrats 200, with 22 races still undecided, especially in states like Oregon, Arizona, and California. In Texas, Republican Morgan Meyer retained his seat in District 108, indicating limited Democratic gains in the state legislature. In Georgia, incumbents won most sheriff races, maintaining the status quo in local law enforcement leadership. Lastly, in Sedgwick County, Kansas, Republican Jeff Blubaugh defeated Democrat Sarah Lopez, resulting in a fully Republican county commission.