2024 United States House of Representatives elections
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| Election name | 2024 United States House of Representatives elections |
| Country | United States |
| Type | legislative |
| Previous election | 2022 United States House of Representatives elections |
| Previous year | 2022 |
| Next election | 2026 United States House of Representatives elections |
| Next year | 2026 |
| Seats for election | All 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives |
| Majority seats | 218 |
| Election date | November 5, 2024 |
| Party1 | Republican |
| Party2 | Democratic |
| Leader1 | Mike Johnson |
| Leader since1 | October 25, 2023 |
| Leaders seat1 | Louisiana's 4th congressional district |
| Last election1 | 222 seats |
| Party3 | Independent |
| Last election3 | 3 seats |
| Leader2 | Hakeem Jeffries |
| Leader since2 | January 3, 2023 |
| Leaders seat2 | New York's 8th congressional district |
| Last election2 | 213 seats |
| Before election | Mike Johnson |
| Before party | Republican |
2024 United States House of Representatives elections are scheduled for November 5, 2024, to elect representatives from all 435 congressional districts across the fifty states. The elections will determine party control of the House for the 119th United States Congress, with the Republican Party defending a narrow majority. Concurrent elections for the United States Senate and the presidency will also shape the national political landscape.
Background
The elections follow the 2022 midterms, where Republicans regained a slim majority in the House after four years of Democratic control under Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The 118th Congress has been marked by significant partisan conflict, including the historic ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy in October 2023 and multiple contentious votes over government funding and the debt ceiling. Key issues shaping the electoral environment include the state of the U.S. economy, immigration policy, foreign policy challenges such as the Israel–Hamas war and support for Ukraine, and ongoing debates over abortion access following the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.
Election predictions
Several major political analysts, including Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, and Sabato's Crystal Ball, rate numerous seats as competitive, with a particular focus on districts carried by Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election that are currently held by Republicans. The Congressional Leadership Fund and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee are the primary PACs directing substantial financial resources into these battleground districts. Early polling and fundraising reports have highlighted key races in states like California, New York, Pennsylvania, and Michigan as critical to determining the chamber's majority.
Primary elections
Primary elections to select party nominees began in March 2024, with notable contests in states including Texas and Illinois. High-profile intra-party challenges have occurred, such as the campaign against House Freedom Caucus member Bob Good in Virginia's 5th congressional district. Several incumbents, including Ken Buck of Colorado and Kathy Manning of North Carolina, announced retirements, creating open seats. Redistricting following court orders in states like Alabama, Louisiana, and New York has also altered the political landscape for several primaries, creating new opportunities for both parties.
General election
The general election campaign is expected to be one of the most expensive in history, with billions of dollars in spending from candidates, PACs, and super PACs like the Congressional Leadership Fund and House Majority PAC. Key battlegrounds include suburban districts in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Arizona, as well as several seats in California and New York. Presidential coattails from the contest between Joe Biden and Donald Trump are anticipated to significantly influence outcomes in swing districts. Both parties are focusing heavily on voter mobilization efforts, with debates over voter ID laws and early voting access playing a role in several states.
Results
Election results will begin to be reported after polls close on November 5, starting with states in the Eastern Time Zone like Florida and Georgia. The balance of power may not be determined until several days later due to close races and the counting of mail-in ballots in states with extended deadlines, such as California and Washington. Special attention will be paid to races in Nevada, Colorado, and Ohio, where margins are expected to be thin. The final composition will dictate the election of the Speaker for the 119th Congress.
Aftermath
The election results will immediately shape the legislative agenda for the final two years of the Biden administration or the beginning of a potential second Trump administration. A change in majority control would shift committee chairmanships, currently held by Republicans like Jim Jordan of the Judiciary Committee and Jason Smith of the Ways and Means Committee, to Democratic members. The outcome will also influence ongoing investigations, potential impeachment proceedings, and negotiations on major legislation regarding tax policy, Social Security, and healthcare. Furthermore, the results will set the stage for the post-2020 census redistricting cycle leading into the 2026 midterms.
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