Democrats Win House as GOP Redistricting Falls Short

Democrats won control of the U.S. House in Tuesday’s midterm elections, as Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts for partisan advantage failed to deliver the gains party leaders had sought. Early results showed Democrats holding targeted seats and winning several Republican-held districts, though some races remained uncalled on Wednesday. Republicans had redrawn maps in multiple states, with Texas lawmakers aiming to create five additional GOP-leaning seats. Instead, Wednesday estimates showed Texas electing 24 Republicans and 14 Democrats, compared with a previous delegation of 24 Republicans, 13 Democrats and one vacancy. Democrats also defeated Republican Rep. Monica De La Cruz, while Democratic Reps. Henry Cuellar and Vicente Gonzalez held their seats. In Florida, Republicans redrew four districts to favor their candidates. Democrats won three targeted contests, including an open seat, while Rep. Darren Soto was leading in a fourth race that had not been called. The outcome left the full effect of Florida’s redistricting effort dependent on that unresolved contest. Republicans also failed to unseat Democratic Reps. Shomari Figures in Alabama, Marcy Kaptur in...