Does the thought of Nancy Pelosi once again being Speaker of the House terrify you? After the failed attempt to repeal and replace Obama Care the American people put health care squarely on the shoulders of the Republicans. Republicans will need to pass health care, tax reform and fund the construction of a wall on our southern border. April 18th we will find out how much trouble the Republicans may be in with voters. That’s election day in the 6th Congressional District of Georgia. Democrats need 24 seats to take over The House. If their candidate, Jon Ossoff, wins that may put in motion what Democrats hope to be 23 more seats in 2018.

There are 435 seats in The House of Representatives. See the statistics of past years below:

– 2004 –

• Republicans: 232  
• Democrats: 202

A difference of 30 seats.

-2006-

• Democrats: 233
• Republicans: 202                                                  

The Democrats won 31 seats and took control.

-2008-

President Obama was elected.

• Democrats: 257
• Republicans: 178

The Democrats won another 21 seats.                               

-2010-

Republicans take back control.

• Republicans: 242
• Democrats: 193

The Republicans increased 63 seats. This was the largest single shift in an election cycle.

-2012-

• Republicans: 234
• Democrats: 201

The Republicans lost 8 seats.

-2014-

• Republicans: 247
• Democrats: 188

The Republicans gained 13 seats.

-2016-

• Republicans: 241
• Democrats: 194

The Republicans lost 6 seats.

24 seats is what the Democrats need to take back over control.

Who will hold The House of Representatives in 2018?