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Democrats have expanded their majority in the US House of Representatives as vote counting continues following Tuesday’s midterm elections, according to US media reports.
As of Friday, Democrats had secured 253 seats in the 435-member House, compared with 157 for Republicans, while 25 races remained uncalled.
Democrats and two independent senators who caucus with them also secured a combined 54 Senate seats, against 44 for Republicans. Two Senate races remained undecided.
Democrats also held a 28-20 advantage in governorships, with Alaska and Kansas still too close to call.
Democrats Flip Republican-Held Seats
Democrats gained several Republican-held House seats, including New Jersey’s 2nd District, where Zack Mullock defeated incumbent Jeff Van Drew.
In New York, Cait Conley defeated incumbent Mike Lawler in the 17th District. Kristina Knickerbocker won Ohio’s 10th District, while Richard N. Ojeda II secured victory in North Carolina’s 9th District.
Democrats also flipped seats in Colorado and Arizona, with Jessica Killin defeating Jeff Crank and JoAnna Mendoza defeating Juan Ciscomani.
Republicans Retain Several Seats
Republicans also secured victories in several districts. Brent Taylor won Tennessee’s 9th District, Mike Kennedy secured Utah’s 4th District and Amanda McKinney won Washington’s 4th District.
In Florida, Republican incumbent Anna Paulina Luna retained her 13th District seat, defeating Democrat Leela Gray.
