As polls have closed in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., both Republicans and Democrats continued to battle for control of the House of Representatives. CBS News characterizes House control as leaning Republican.

“Republicans currently hold 212 seats – and need to win just six more in addition to the seats they currently hold – to win the majority.

Democrats currently hold 220 seats, and there are three vacancies: GOP Rep. Jackie Walorski, of Indiana, died in August, and Democratic Reps. Charlie Crist and Ted Deutch, both of Florida, resigned.

The party that wins the White House often loses seats in the midterms, and high inflation and concerns about the economy have been big factors in President Joe Biden"s low approval ratings.

Democrats are also facing a disadvantage because of the redistricting that occurred after the 2020 Census. Several heavily Republican states gained seats, while some heavily Democratic and battleground states lost a seat.

During the campaign season, Republicans focused on the economy, crime and immigration. Democrats were more scattered, touting abortion access and democratic values. But every Republican who challenged the 2020 election results in the House is likely to win reelection and only two of the 10 Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump remain on the ballot for the general election.

Local dynamics may also play an outsize role in determining who wins the majority”, - writes CBS.