Republican House Members Ousted in 2026 Midterm Elections

At least 30 House Republicans lost their seats during the 2026 midterm elections, resulting in a Republican loss that will give Democrats majorities in both chambers of Congress. According to Fox News, the final tally of defeated GOP lawmakers may increase as multiple House contest results remain undetermined.

Several incumbent Republicans lost races across Arizona, California, and Colorado. In Arizona's 6th Congressional District, Rep. Juan Ciscomani was defeated by Democratic challenger JoAnna Mendoza. In California's 1st Congressional District, Rep. James Gallagher lost to Democratic candidate and state Senate member Mike McGuire. Gallagher had previously won a June special election following the death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa. Additionally, Rep. David Valadao lost California's 22nd Congressional District race to Democratic challenger Randy Villegas.

Colorado also saw incumbent Republican losses. Rep. Jeff Crank failed to secure a second term in the state's 5th Congressional District, losing to Democratic challenger Jessica Killin. In Colorado's 8th Congressional District, Rep. Gabe Evans was defeated by Democratic candidate Manny Rutinel, a former member of the state House of Representatives.

Midwestern contests resulted in further Republican losses. In Iowa, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks lost her seat in the 1st Congressional District to Democratic candidate Christina Bohannan, while Rep. Zach Nunn lost the 3rd Congressional District race to Democratic state Senator Sarah Trone Garriott. In Indiana's 5th Congressional District, Rep. Victoria Spartz was defeated by former state senator J.D. Ford. Michigan also recorded Republican defeats, with Rep. Bill Huizenga losing to Democratic state Senator Sean McCann in the 4th Congressional District, and Rep. Tom Barrett losing the 7th Congressional District contest to William Lawrence.

Additional congressional losses occurred in Missouri and North Carolina. In Missouri's 2nd Congressional District, Rep. Ann Wagner lost to Democratic candidate Fred Wellman. North Carolina recorded multiple Republican defeats, including Rep. Addison McDowell losing to High Point Mayor Cyril Jefferson in the 6th Congressional District.

National Republican Congressional Committee chair and incumbent Rep. Richard Hudson lost North Carolina's 9th Congressional District election to former West Virginia state senator Richard N. Ojeda II. In the same state's 13th Congressional District, first-term Representative Brad Knott lost his re-election bid to Democratic candidate Paul Barringer.