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All the Republican House members ousted from Congress
Republicans suffered a major defeat in the 2026 US midterm elections, losing at least 30 House seats and leaving Democrats set to control both chambers of Congress next year. The article lists Republican representatives who have lost their races so far, while noting that the total could grow because several results remain unresolved.
The names provided include Juan Ciscomani and David Valadao of California, Colorado representatives Jeff Crank and Gabe Evans, and Iowa representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Zach Nunn. They lost to Democratic challengers in their districts; the article also identifies James Gallagher, who had only recently won a special election to fill a vacancy.
In short
- Republicans lost at least 30 House seats in the midterms.
- Democrats are set to control both chambers next year.
- Unresolved races could raise the Republican loss total.
Explained simply
The US Congress is made up of two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate. House members represent local districts, serve two-year terms and must win re-election to keep their seats.
The Republican and Democratic parties compete for control of each chamber, which affects how laws are debated and passed. The representatives named in the story include Republicans from California, Colorado and Iowa who were challenged by Democrats; James Gallagher had recently won a special election to fill a vacant seat.
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