Republicans Win House Majority; ARTBA Election Report Details Results

What happened: House Republicans Nov. 16 secured the majority of seats for the 118^th Congress, capping off a long week of tallying votes. Six races are still outstanding, but Republicans are expected to hold a narrow margin of 5-10 seats. Democrats have held on to the U.S. Senate, despite results in Georgia and Alaska that are pending.

Why it matters: A narrow majority in the House and a divided Congress will increase the need for bipartisan cooperation on key issues like government spending. The change in House majority will also install new leaders atop key committees.

What’s next: ARTBA’s Elections Report has complete details on federal, state and local outcomes, including what they mean for transportation investment.