The chart tracks vacancies, open seats and potentially open seats in the House. Currently, Republicans hold the majority with 220 seats, while Democrats hold 212 seats. There are three vacancies. Click the districts in the table below to learn more about each race.
Current House Makeup Vacancies:NJ-09: Bill Pascrell (D) died Aug. 21.TX-18: Sheila Jackson Lee (D) died July 19. Special election to be held Nov. 5.WI-08: Mike Gallagher (R) resigned April 24. Special election to be held Nov. 5.Open SeatsDemocratic Open Seats (25) Republican Open Seats (24)What is The Cook Political Report?
The Cook Political Report is an independent, non-partisan newsletter that analyzes elections and campaigns for the US House of Representatives, US Senate, Governors and President as well as American political trends.
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