(The Center Square) - Colorado’s 1st Congressional District race, which is focusing on healthcare, immigration and taxes, could help determine whether Republicans keep their razor-thin House majority.
The House currently has 218 Republicans, an independent who caucuses with Republicans (U.S. Rep. Kevin Kiley of Rocklin, Calif.) and 214 Democrats. There are currently two vacant seats. All 435 seats will be filled in the Nov. 3 general election, and 218 is the minimum number needed for a majority.
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