
What's left to count in the House? Can Democrats hold the majority?
CBSN
House Republicans are in position to reach the 218 seats they need to flip the chamber after the midterm elections. As of Friday, CBS News estimates Republicans will win at least 213 seats while Democrats are estimated to win at least 206 seats. In several of the outstanding races, Republicans are ahead.
There are currently just under 30 races that have not been called. At least 10 seats are considered "battlegrounds" and there are a handful of other races that have remained tight since Tuesday. Sixteen of the uncalled races are in California, a reliably Democratic state that has several competitive Congressional districts this cycle.
Democratic strategists who work on House races this cycle say it would take a "miracle," but Democrats do have a possible path to retaining the majority. Their path to do so would require a clean sweep in all 13 remaining uncalled seats that are designated by CBS News as "likely" Democrat or "lean" Democrat. This includes nine seats in California alone, with several Democrats in tight races.

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