2 Republican incumbents lose in Georgia House, but overall Democratic gains are limited

Georgia state Rep. Deborah Silcox, R-Sandy Springs, speaks at a campaign event as Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and his wife, Marty Kemp, watch Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jeff Amy)

Updated on 11/06/24 at 1:06 p.m.

Democrats toppled two Republican incumbents in the Georgia state House, but won’t narrow the Republican majority as much as they once hoped.

With four races still uncalled Wednesday, Republicans have 99 of the 180 House seats, while Democrats have 78. If all the candidates leading Wednesday win, Republicans would hold 100 seats and Democrats 80. But candidates in two of those races lead by fewer than 100 votes, meaning those elections could be headed to recounts.