CONTROL OF CONGRESS

Updated Dec. 13, 2022 at 9:16 a.m. Eastern

Full election results

Democrats now hold 51 out of 100 seats in the Senate. 36 of those Democratic seats were not up for election this year. The Democrats have gained 1 seat they did not previously hold.

Democrats are projected to keep control of the Senate

Republicans now hold 49 out of 100 seats in the Senate. 29 of those Republican seats were not up for election this year. The Republicans have lost 1 seat they previously held.

Democrats now hold 213 out of 435 seats in the House. The Democrats have lost 10 seats they previously held.

Republicans now hold 222 out of 435 seats in the House. The Republicans have gained 10 seats they did not previously hold.

Republicans are projected to win control of the House

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Last data update: Nov. 29, 2022 at 6:57 p.m. ET

Mississippielection results

U.S. House

Most of the action took place in the primaries in this red state. Dogged by allegations he misspent campaign funds, Rep. Steven M. Palazzo (R) lost the primary in the 4th District to Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell (R), who is now heavily favored to win the general election. Rep. Michael Guest (R), who was forced into a runoff after being attacked for favoring the establishment of a congressional Jan. 6 committee, survived and is also a strong bet to win the general.

Seat2020 ResultsCandidatesPct.VotesEst. counted
District 1
Trump +32
Est. 100% counted
District 1
Trump +32
winner
T. KellyTrent Kelly

incumbent

73.0%
122,152

100% counted

D. BlackDianne Black
27.0%
45,238
District 2
Biden +26
Est. 100% counted
District 2
Biden +26
winner
B. ThompsonBennie G. Thompson

incumbent

60.1%
108,285

100% counted

B. FlowersBrian Flowers
39.9%
71,884
District 3
Trump +25
Est. 100% counted
District 3
Trump +25
winner
M. GuestMichael Guest

incumbent

70.7%
132,481

100% counted

S. YoungShuwaski Young
29.3%
54,803
District 4
Trump +38
Est. 100% counted
District 4
Trump +38
winner
M. EzellMike Ezell
73.3%
127,813

100% counted

J. DuPreeJohnny DuPree
24.6%
42,876
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* Incumbent

The Post estimated the lean of 2022 congressional districts using 2020 presidential results by precinct from Decision Desk HQ and estimates where actual votes at the precinct level were unavailable. Districts classified as “Strong Biden” and “Strong Trump” show where a candidate is estimated to have won by 15 percentage points or more. “Lean Biden” and “Lean Trump” districts had estimated vote margins between five and 15 points. “Close” districts show an estimated margin within five points.

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