Democrats take control of House
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- Democrats will take control of the House when the 120th US Congress convenes on Jan. 4, 2027, based on a CNN projection.
- As of 1045p ET, MS NOW estimates that Democrats will have at least 235 House seats, far surpassing the 218 needed for a majority.
- As of 1055p ET, Democrats flipped two seats in Pennsylvania, and one each in New Jersey, North Carolina, Colorado, and Kansas.
- The Democrats' victory means that Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) will become House Majority Leader in January.
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