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Republicans win enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party’s sweep into power

Lights shine on the U.S. Capitol dome

Credit: Patrick Semansky/AP

Credit: Patrick Semansky/AP

Lights shine on the U.S. Capitol dome
By AP and Staff Reports

Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on U.S. government alongside President-elect Donald Trump.

A House Republican victory in Arizona, alongside a win in slow-counting California earlier Wednesday, gave the GOP the 218 House victories that make up the majority. Republicans earlier gained control of the U.S. Senate from Democrats.

With hard-fought yet thin majorities, Republican leaders are envisioning a mandate to upend the federal government and swiftly implement Trump’s vision for the country.

Here is a live view of the races for U.S. House, including the latest seats to be decided.

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