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All the House districts that flipped in the 2026 midterm elections

CBS News • November 5, 2026 • nation

Key Points:

Democrats gained control of the House by flipping over two dozen Republican-held seats across various regions, including suburban Northeastern districts and South Texas areas previously considered GOP-friendly.
Redistricting played a significant role, with Texas Republicans shifting districts rightward and California Democrats moving theirs leftward, resulting in multiple Democratic pickups, while GOP gains were limited.
Several notable upsets occurred where Democrats defeated GOP incumbents who had previously won by large margins, including in Missouri, Indiana, Kentucky, Wisconsin, and Nevada.
Key rematch races saw Democrats reclaim seats from Republicans in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Iowa, highlighting ongoing competitiveness in swing districts.
In addition to gains in the Northeast and Midwest, Democrats flipped several seats in Texas and California following strategic redistricting, contributing to the party's overall House majority.

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