Democrats Win the House <br />in Midterm Elections, <br />Republicans Hold the Senate The win puts Democrats <br />in control of the House <br />for the first time since 2010. Democrats are expected <br />to control the House by <br />230 seats to 205 for Republicans. James Carville, Democratic strategist, via NBC News Democrats picked up seats <br />in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, <br />Virginia, Michigan and Kansas. Nancy Pelosi is likely to <br />return to her former <br />office as Speaker of the House. Republicans tightened their <br />hold on the Senate, gaining <br />at least three seats. Texas senator Ted Cruz <br />was re-elected, defeating <br />Rep. Beto O'Rourke. In a stunning <br />upset for Democrats, Despite losing <br />the House to Democrats, Peter Hart, polling analyst, via NBC News
