Democrats flip final House seat in California, narrowing Republican majority to five seats

Democrats have flipped a final House seat in California, reducing the Republican majority to 220 seats against 215 for Democrats. This shift gives Republicans less room for error in passing legislation. Democrat Adam Gray defeated GOP Rep. John Duarte in California’s 13th District. This victory is part of a broader trend, with Democrats gaining nine seats while Republicans flipped eight. Republicans will face challenges in the new Congress due to their slim majority. Speaker Mike Johnson will need to navigate potential resignations and a tight legislative environment as they pursue their agenda.