At least 30 Republican House members lose in midterms as Democrats take control of both chambers

At least 30 Republican members of the House of Representatives lost their races in the 2026 midterm elections in the United States, as Democrats scored a sweeping victory that will give them control of both chambers of Congress next year.

With the results of several House contests still unclear as of Monday, the tally of defeated Republican lawmakers could rise further. Based on the results so far, here is the list of House Republicans who lost in the midterms.

In Arizona's 6th Congressional District, Representative Juan Ciscomani, who had served in the House since early 2023, lost to Democratic rival JoAnna Mendoza. In California's 1st District, James Gallagher, who took office earlier this year, lost to Democrat Mike McGuire. Gallagher won election in June to fill the vacancy left by the death of Republican Representative Doug LaMalfa, who died in early January.

In California's 22nd District, David Valadao lost to Democratic challenger Randy Villegas. Valadao previously served three terms in the House, departed office in early 2019 after losing a 2018 re-election bid, and won election in 2020 to return to the House in early 2021.

Colorado also saw two Republican losses. In the 5th District, Jeff Crank, who joined Congress last year, failed to win a second term, losing to Democrat Jessica Killin. In the 8th District, Gabe Evans, who took office last year, lost to Democrat Manny Rutinel.

In Iowa's 1st District, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, who joined Congress in early 2021, lost to Democrat Christina Bohannan. In the 3rd District, second-term Representative Zach Nunn lost his re-election bid to Democratic Iowa State Senator Sarah Trone Garriott.

In Indiana's 5th District, Victoria Spartz, who has served in the House since early 2021, lost to Democrat J.D. Ford. Spartz is an immigrant from Ukraine. In Michigan's 4th District, Bill Huizenga, who has served in the House since early 2011, lost to Democratic State Senator Sean McCann. In the state's 7th District, Tom Barrett, who took office last year, lost to Democrat William Lawrence.

In Missouri's 2nd District, Ann Wagner, who has served since early 2013, lost to Democrat Fred Wellman. Four Republicans lost in North Carolina: in the 6th District, Addison McDowell, who joined Congress last year, lost to Democrat Cyril Jefferson; in the 9th District, National Republican Congressional Committee chair Richard Hudson, who has served since early 2013, lost to Democrat Richard N. Ojeda II; in the 13th District, first-term Representative Brad Knott lost to Democrat Paul Barringer; and in the 14th District, Tim Moore, who took office early last year, lost to Democrat LaKesha Womack.

In New Jersey's 2nd District, Jeff Van Drew lost to Democrat Zack Mullock. Van Drew took office in 2019 as a Democrat and switched to the Republican Party during his first term. In the state's 7th District, Thomas Kean Jr., who has served since early 2023, lost to Democrat Rebecca Bennett. In New York's 17th District, second-term Representative Mike Lawler lost to Democrat Cait Conley.

Ohio also saw three Republican losses: in the 7th District, second-term Representative Max Miller lost to Democrat Brian Poindexter; in the 10th District, veteran lawmaker Mike Turner, who has served since early 2003, lost to Democrat Kristina Knickerbocker; and in the 15th District, Mike Carey, who took office in early November 2021, lost to Democrat Don Leonard.

Four Republicans lost in Pennsylvania: in the 1st District, Brian Fitzpatrick, who has served since early 2017, lost to Democrat Bob Harvie; in the 7th District, first-term Representative Ryan Mackenzie lost to Democrat Bob Brooks; in the 8th District, Rob Bresnahan Jr., who took office in early 2025, lost to Democrat Paige Cognetti; and in the 10th District, former House Freedom Caucus chair Scott Perry, who has served since early 2013, lost to Democrat Janelle Stelson.

In Texas's 15th District, Monica De La Cruz, who has served since early 2023, lost to Democrat Bobby Pulido. In Virginia's 1st District, Rob Wittman, a House lawmaker since late 2007, lost to Democrat Shannon Taylor, and in the 2nd District, Jen Kiggans lost to former Representative Elaine Luria. In Wisconsin's 1st District, Bryan Steil, who took office in early 2019, lost to Democrat Mitchell Berman, and in the 3rd District, Derrick Van Orden, who has served since early 2023, lost to Democrat Rebecca Cooke. In California's 6th District, Kevin Kiley, who dropped his Republican Party registration earlier this year but continued caucusing with the GOP, lost to Democrat Richard Pan.