The Democrats’ best hope for power next in Washington Donald Trump Winning back the White House depends on the outcome of a handful of fiercely competitive races in the U.S. House of Representatives.

The party needs a net gain of just four seats in the House of Representatives to wrest the narrow majority from Republicans. But with several key races still too close to call — especially in notoriously slow-counting California — it could take days before it becomes clear which party has the majority.