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House GOP Gains Revised Downwards

November 9, 2022 at 4:48 pm EST By Taegan Goddard Leave a Comment

Inside Elections notes that their Toss Up races “are breaking disproportionately for Democrats” and the most likely House range is now closer to Republicans adding between 4 and 11 seats.

Daniel Nichanian has compiled a spreadsheet showing Republicans have either won or are leading in 220 House districts, with Democrats winning or leading in 215 districts.

Remember: In 2018, Democrats gained considerably in competitive districts when late mail ballots were counted.
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