For decades, most U.S. House seats have mainly been won by the incumbent party
In 2020, 93% of districts were retained by the same party; only 18 of 435 districts (4%) flipped.
In 2020, 93% of districts were retained by the same party; only 18 of 435 districts (4%) flipped.
In the event that a Senate seat becomes vacant, governors in 45 states have the power to appoint a temporary replacement.
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