More races have been called for Democrat incumbents in the House of Representatives, giving Republicans the prospect of an ultraslim majority in the lower chamber.
The Associated Press called races for Reps. Lou Correa (D-Calif.), Pat Ryan (D-N.Y.), and Kim Schrier (D-Wash.), and Democrat Val Hoyle, late Nov. 10 and Nov. 11.
“We won! I am honored to represent this district once again in Congress. Thank you to every volunteer, supporter, and voter,” Schrier said in a statement.
The four seats, all held by Democrats, keep the party’s hopes alive of keeping a majority in the House. And even if Republicans flip the lower chamber—as is still expected—the GOP’s majority could come down to a handful of seats, making it difficult for the party to pass legislation….