Playbook: “If the current leads hold, the final 2024 House tally would be 220-215 in favor of Republicans — a net gain of two seats for Democrats.”
“But the GOP will immediately start the 119th Congress down a seat due to Matt Gaetz’s resignation, with Reps. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Michael Waltz (R-FL) expected to step down later in January. With two Florida special elections now scheduled for April 1, House Republicans are facing roughly two months with a 217-215 split — a one-seat majority.”
