# Dem House majority swells to Obama-era levels as more GOP incumbents are wiped out

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/dem-house-majority-swells-to-obama-era-levels-as-more-gop-incumbents-are-wiped-out/
- Published: 2026-11-05T23:46:05+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T00:43:13+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/05/us-news/dem-house-majority-swells-to-obama-era-levels-as-more-gop-incumbents-are-wiped-out/
- Topics: Elections, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Democrats reached at least 254 House seats.
- They are nearing their 257-seat post-2008 majority.
- Twenty-seven races remained uncalled.

## Summary

Democrats had won at least 254 House seats by Thursday, approaching the 257-seat majority they held after Barack Obama’s 2008 election. The result matters because Republicans have lost dozens of seats, including several held by long-serving incumbents, and Democrats could still exceed their previous high as more races are decided.

The Associated Press had called 253 races for Democrats and 155 for Republicans, with the Virginia result bringing the Democratic total to at least 254; 27 races remained uncalled. Notable Republican losses included Rob Wittman in Virginia, Mike Turner in Ohio and Juan Ciscomani in Arizona, while three Republican incumbents also lost in North Carolina. Virginia Foxx was trailing by 99 votes and could seek a recount, and Mike Lawler and Jeff Van Drew conceded their races.

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