Republicans are poised to retain control of the House of Representatives, thwarting Democrats' attempts to gain a majority. The exact number of seats won by the GOP depends on the outcomes in a few remaining districts. Mike Johnson is set to continue as the 56th Speaker of the House, having assumed the position following a fierce leadership battle and the unprecedented ousting of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

The GOP's hold on the House follows a period of significant internal turmoil regarding government spending and leadership conflicts, which had raised doubts about their ability to remain in control. Despite these obstacles, Republican prospects improved significantly after the Democrats faced a leadership crisis, compounded by calls for President Biden to drop out of the race due to a weak debate performance against former President Trump. Although Vice President Kamala Harris invigorated the Democratic campaign by stepping in for Biden, it was not enough to overcome the Republican majority in the November elections.