All the House districts that flipped in the midterm elections
Democrats won control of the House on Tuesday by flipping more than two dozen Republican-held seats, picking up perennial swing districts and seats that were once considered deep-red.
In the 2022 midterm elections, the Democratic Party gained control of the House of Representatives by flipping more than two dozen Republican-held seats. These victories spanned diverse regions, from suburban areas in the Northeast to areas in South Texas that were once considered Republican strongholds. The 2026 midterm elections were further influenced by redistricting changes enacted in 2021, with Texas Republicans adjusting several districts towards the right, California Democrats moving districts to the left, and other states making partisan tweaks to their House maps.
Several races saw Democrats unseating Republican lawmakers who had won by wide margins just two years prior. In Missouri's 2nd District, Democrat Fred Wellman defeated incumbent Republican Rep. Ann Wagner, who had won by 12 points in 2024. In Indiana's 5th District, Democrat J.D. Ford bested the previously unbeatable Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz, who had won by over 18 points in 2024.
Kentucky's 6th District saw Democrat Zach Dembo take on Republican Rep. Andy Barr, who had won the seat by 26 points in 2022. Wisconsin's 1st District elected Democrat Mitchell Berman, who won over Republican Bryan Steil, who had last been elected in 2018. In Nevada's 2nd District, Democrat Teresa Benitez-Thompson became the first Democrat to represent the region since its last Republican representative, marking a significant shift in the area's political landscape.
Some elections featured Democrats contesting races they had previously lost to the same Republican opponents. In Pennsylvania's 10th District, Democrat Janelle Stelson won a rematch against Republican Scott Perry, who represents the district centered around Harrisburg. Virginia's 2nd District saw former Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria defeat Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans in a rematch, marking the fourth flip of the district since 2008.
Wisconsin's 3rd District elected Democrat Rebecca Cooke, who defeated Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden in their rematch. Iowa's 1st District witnessed Democrat Christine Bohannon unseating Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in their third consecutive rematch.
In the Northeastern United States, both parties invested heavily in closely contested districts, including New Jersey's 7th District, Pennsylvania's 1st District, and Pennsylvania's 7th District. New Jersey's 7th District saw Democrat Rebecca Bennett upset Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr., with Kean Jr.'s loss attributed to a period of absence due to a health issue.
Pennsylvania's 1st District witnessed Democrat Bob Harvie unseat Republican Brian Fitzpatrick, while Pennsylvania's 7th District saw Democrat Bob Brooks defeat Republican Ryan Mackenzie. Pennsylvania's 8th District saw Democrat Paige Cognetti win against Republican Rob Bresnahan Jr.
Midwestern states will have drastically different congressional delegations starting in 2023. Michigan's 4th District will have its first Democrat representation in nearly a century, with Democrat Sean McCann defeating Republican Bill Huizenga. Democrat William Lawrence unseated Republican Tom Barrett in Michigan's 7th District, while Democrat Christina Hines defeated Republican Mike Bouchard in Michigan's 10th District. In Iowa, Democrat Lindsay James defeated Republican Joe Mitchell in the 2nd District, and Democrat Z.
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