(Reuters) – Democrats took control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the Nov. 6 elections and Republicans held onto a majority in the U.S. Senate, but a number of races remain undecided nearly a week later.
The outcomes of three Senate races, 13 House seats and two governorships had yet to be settled on Monday.
Arizona was counting ballots in its Senate contest, where Democratic candidate Kyrsten Sinema held a narrow lead over Republican candidate Martha McSally.
Florida ordered a recount in the race where Democratic Senator Bill Nelson trailed his Republican challenger, Florida Governor Rick Scott. Florida also ordered a recount for its gubernatorial race, while the winner of the governor’s race in Georgia remains uncertain with a December runoff still possible.
In one of Mississippi’s Senate races, Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and her Democratic challenger Mike Espy will contest a runoff on Nov. 27 after neither won a majority.
Vote tallies continue to trickle in for the 13 U.S. House races that appear too close to call, and there is no consensus among media outlets and data provider DDHQ that a victor has emerged.
Democrats held narrow leads in eight of those races, according to unfinished tallies compiled by DDHQ.
Democrats so far have gained a net 29 House seats. Even if they pick up more seats in the Senate or House, the outcomes of the undecided elections will not change the overall balance of power in either chamber.
The following are House seats where there is no consensus winner:
State District
California 10
California 39
California 45
California 48
California 49
Georgia 7
Maine 2
New Jersey 3
New Mexico 2
New York 22
New York 27
Texas 23
Utah 4
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