House Republicans could temporarily have majority as thin as two seats after Trump appointments

Republicans could temporarily have a majority as thin as two-seats based on the outcome of one more House race and vacancies created by President-elect Trump’s nominations to top administration posts.

Republicans have won 220 seats compared to 214 for Democrats with one race outstanding in the 13th congressional district of California between Democrat Adam Gray and Republican Rep. John Duarte.

To date, about 200 votes separate the two with Gray in the lead. Roughly 99% of the vote has been counted. Results must be reported by Thursday under current law.

So far, Trump has made two nominations from the House, including House GOP conference chair Elise Stefanik of New York as ambassador to the U.N., and Rep. Mike Waltz of Florida as national security adviser. 

Trump chose former Rep. Matt Gaetz as his first pick for attorney general. Gaetz resigned from the House after Trump announced his intent to nominate him.

The House Ethics Committee was reportedly planning to release a report on Gaetz. The report has not been released following his resignation. 

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has scheduled the primary for his seat on Jan. 28, and the general election on April 1.

The special election for Waltz’s seat is April 1. Stefanik’s has not been scheduled yet.