According to Decision Desk HQ, Republicans have officially retained the House of Representatives.

In its updated results, the outlet has the GOP leading 219-210.

218 is needed to secure the House majority.

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By securing the House, Republicans have completed the trifecta.

The GOP controls the House, Senate, and Presidency.

🚨 #BREAKING: Republicans will OFFICIALLY keep control of the House of Representatives, per Decision Desk

TRIFECTA!

We control the House, Senate, and Presidency.

SO MUCH WINNING! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/JW6fi6uRBD

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) November 12, 2024

From The Hill:

The result is a major win for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), who skyrocketed up from obscurity to lead the House GOP not only legislatively, but also in a large role in its campaign infrastructure.

Republicans saved some of their most vulnerable incumbents, including Reps. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) and David Valadao (R-Calif.), while defeating several vulnerable Democratic incumbents. Pennsylvania state Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R) unseated Rep. Susan Wild (D-Pa.), while businessman Rob Bresnahan defeated Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.).

Those results made up for some GOP losses. Three first-term New York Republicans — Reps. Anthony D’Esposito, Marc Molinaro and Brandon Williams — lost their reelection bids, as did Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.).

BREAKING: Republicans officially retain control of the U.S. House, giving the GOP a Trifecta; Control of both chambers of Congress and the Presidency. pic.twitter.com/EL1BSODs1u

— America (@america) November 12, 2024

“Decision Desk officially makes the call that Republicans have won at least 218 seats and will control the House of Representatives. The Trump Trifecta is official,” Charlie Kirk wrote.

“Republican candidates are currently tracking to win 222 seats in the House,” he added.

Republican candidates are currently tracking to win 222 seats in the House. pic.twitter.com/RukEvC3E2i

— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) November 12, 2024

NewsNation reports:

Going into the election, the GOP had a narrow majority in the House with 220 seats over the Democrats, who held 212, and three seats being vacant prior to Tuesday’s election.

In taking the House, Republicans have solidified total control of Congress and the White House, which will create a smoother path for the GOP to lay down its platform.

Republicans took back the House by a slim margin during the 2022 midterm elections, flipping key seats in Washington, New York and California.

In 15 House races in 2022, winners came out on top by fewer than 2 percentage points over their opponents, and this year, seven of those races were rematches between incumbents and the same challengers.