These House races could determine which party is in control in the next Congress

According to ABC News, all 435 seats in the House of Representatives are on the ballot when voters head to the polls on Nov. 3[2]. The network reports that Democrats must net at least a three-seat gain to take control.[2]ABC News reports that on Election Night, Speaker Mike Johnson effectively begins with a 220-215 edge over Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.[3] Jeffries told reporters this month that "The American people are fed up"[3], ABC reports.In Texas's 15th district, ABC News says Pulido, a Latin Grammy-winning Tejano singer, is challenging De La Cruz in a race that could test Trump's standing with Latino voters.[1]ABC News reports that in Iowa, Trump won one open district by 10 points in 2024, but the economic impacts from the Iran war and tariffs on this agriculture-heavy district have made this race competitive.[1]According to ABC News, Michigan Republican Tom Barrett has repeatedly bucked Trump by voting to limit his war powers in Iran[4]. ABC adds that Trump has campaigned in favor of Barrett's reelection[4] anyway.ABC News reports that in Ohio, Marcy Kaptur, the longest-serving woman in congressional history[4], is seeking a 23rd term. ABC notes that Kaptur narrowly defeated Merrin in 2024, even as Trump won the district by 6.5 points.[4]ABC10 reports that the Cook Political Report counted 21 "toss-up" races[5] as of Oct. According to ABC10, 15 are currently held by Republicans, putting them on the defensive.[5]