GOP Declares Victory in Contest to Retain House

Decision Desk HQ projected that the Republicans will retain the House, while The Associated Press is yet to make a call.

(L-R) Chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee Rep. Richard Hudson (R-N.C.), House Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.), and House Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) speak during a first press conference since the 2024 presidential election results on Capitol Hill in Washington on Nov. 12, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

WASHINGTON—The House Republican Conference on Nov. 12 celebrated retaining a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives following the 2024 general elections.

On Monday evening, Decision Desk HQ projected that the Republicans will retain the House after winning their 218th seat. The Associated Press has not made a call on the House yet. According to AP, Republicans have won 214 seats so far and are leading in seven uncalled races.