The new year will begin with a slate of special elections that could shift the balance of power in the House ahead of the 2024 November elections. 

Several incumbents have announced their early retirements from the House, opening up seats that must be filled just as the 2024 congressional cycle gets underway. Voters will also be deciding who will fill the seat Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., occupied before lawmakers voted to expel him. 

The governors in New York, California, and Ohio will schedule special elections to fill the vacancies currently held by three Republicans and one Democrat. Read Full Story

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