2024 House Elections (Ricky's Future Elections)

The 2024 House Elections saw barely anything change in the House of Representatives. Republicans expanded their majority by a mere 3 seats, while Democrats were able to hold their ground despite a national Republican wave. Many blamed the failure of the Democrats in the House over their leader, Nancy Pelosi. As such, shortly after the election, many house Democrats refused to vote her in as leader again, with many instead voting for Hakeem Jefferies (NY-8). Despite this, Pelosi still became house minority leader, although she would step down from the position shortly after.

New Hampshire's 1st
Incumbent US Representative Chris Papas ran for a fourth term, but was narrowly defeated by Scott Brown, the Republican nominee.

Maine's 2nd
Incumbent Congressman Jared Golden, first elected in 2018, did not seek re-election, instead deciding to run for the Senate. Buisnessman Elliot DuPierre won the open race.

New Mexico's 2nd
Incumbent US Representative Yvette Herrell ran for re-election to a third term, but was defeated by former Representative Xochitl Torres Small. This was their third race against each other, as the two had ran against each other in 2018 and 2020 for this very seat. The New congressional redistricting in 2022 made the race a lot more favorable for Small, and she was able to narrowly win.

Pennsylvania's 17th
Incumbent Congressman Jeremy Shaffer ran for re-election to a second term, but narrowly lost to former US Representative Connor Lamb.

Speaker of the House vote
Although many Republicans wanted to oppose McCarthy and instead nominate a different candidate, with more moderate candidates wanting Elise Stefanik (NY-21) and more right wing candidates wanting US Representative Scott Perry (PA-10). However, both candidates decided to vote for McCarthy, who was able to be re-elected as speaker. The Democrats, on the other hand, were not too confident about Pelosi's abilities to lead. Many Democrats challenged Pelosi, and all of them rallied behind Hakeem Jefferies, who was able to gain 47 votes in the House. Partially due to the results of this election, Pelosi stepped down as leader in August of 2025.