MAP: Democrats appear poised to flip Georgia House after election – FOX 5 Atlanta

MAP: Democrats appear poised to flip Georgia House after election  FOX 5 Atlanta

Democrats appear poised to take control of the Georgia House for the first time in more than two decades, with unofficial results showing the party ahead in enough races to secure a majority. ATLANTA – Democrats appear on track to take control of the Georgia House of Representatives for the first time in more than two decades, according to unofficial results from Tuesday's midterm elections, potentially ending a long period of Republican leadership in the chamber. As of Wednesday morning, preliminary results indicated Democrats were positioned to capture 93 seats, compared with 86 for Republicans. One race remained undecided, with House District 151 appearing likely to advance to a runoff. If those results hold, Democrats would have more than the 91 seats needed for a majority in the 180-member House, giving the party control of the chamber when the new General Assembly convenes in January.

However, the results have not been certified, and several close contests could still be affected by additional vote counting, corrections or potential recounts. A Democratic House majority would represent another significant change in Georgia politics, where Republicans have controlled the chamber since taking power following the 2004 elections. Based on preliminary results available Wednesday morning, the projected balance of power in the Georgia House is: These figures reflect unofficial election results and could change before