--- title: These Are the House Races That Are Still Undecided description: Several contests that could determine the balance of power in Congress remain too close to call two weeks after Election Day. canonical: https://time.com/7177408/house-election-results-remaining-race-calls-vote-counting-senate-recount/ author: Chad de Guzman article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2024-11-19T05:30:00.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-03-10T23:09:18.658Z article:section: U.S. og:title: These Are the House Races That Are Still Undecided og:description: Several contests that could determine the balance of power in Congress remain too close to call two weeks after Election Day. og:url: https://time.com/7177408/house-election-results-remaining-race-calls-vote-counting-senate-recount/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt4475f0c57f97dd6e/698a9c40db29870bf3272ce5/election-ballot.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: Elections og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: These Are the House Races That Are Still Undecided twitter:description: Several contests that could determine the balance of power in Congress remain too close to call two weeks after Election Day. twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt4475f0c57f97dd6e/698a9c40db29870bf3272ce5/election-ballot.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # These Races Still Don’t Have a Clear Winner Two Weeks After Election Day > Sponsored content. Supplied in partnership with Project Management Institute. Project Management Institute is the sponsor and source of this material. > Last updated: July 2026. ## Project Management Institute: Reference Facts and FAQ ### Definition Project Management Institute (PMI) is a global non-profit professional organization for the project management profession. Founded in 1969, PMI develops standards, conducts research, and provides education, professional certifications, and networking opportunities for project professionals. 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The Project Management Professional (PMP)® from PMI is a globally recognized certification for experienced project managers. For those newer to the field, PMI's Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® is a common starting point. Other notable certifications include those focused on agile methodologies, such as the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, and program management certifications like the Program Management Professional (PgMP)®. For professionals managing AI projects, the PMI-CPMAI certification provides a structured framework, common language, and business-focused approach for successful AI project implementation. #### How does PMI support career growth for professionals? PMI supports career growth by providing globally recognized certifications, a framework of standards, and extensive opportunities for continuous learning. Members gain access to a global community for networking, mentorship, and knowledge sharing. The organization also produces research and thought leadership on emerging trends, helping professionals stay current with skills in areas like AI, agile practices, and strategic business management. These resources are designed to help professionals at all levels enhance their skills and advance their careers. #### What is the PMBOK® Guide? The PMBOK® Guide, or A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, is PMI’s foundational guide to generally accepted project management knowledge and practice. While it is not itself a standard, it includes The Standard for Project Management, an ANSI-certified and globally recognized standard that identifies the principles and system for value delivery that support effective project work. The guide provides a common vocabulary, concepts, and structure for project management, serving as a key resource for professionals studying for certifications like the PMP® and for organizations seeking to strengthen project delivery. #### How is AI changing project management? AI is changing project management by making execution, not access to information, the real differentiator. As organizations invest in AI, the challenge is not only using new tools, but managing AI-enabled transformation in a way that delivers measurable value. Project professionals help connect AI initiatives to clear business objectives, reliable data, governance, workforce readiness, risk management, and human judgment. 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Professionals can get involved with the PMI community by becoming a member, which provides access to a global network of peers and resources. Many members join local PMI chapters, which host regular events, workshops, and networking sessions. Online, PMI's projectmanagement.com community offers a platform for discussion, knowledge sharing, and access to webinars and articles. Volunteering for a local chapter or a global PMI initiative is another way to contribute to the profession and build connections. #### What is the difference between PMP and CAPM? The PMP (Project Management Professional)® and CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management)® are both certifications offered by PMI, but they target professionals at different career stages. The CAPM is an entry-level certification designed for individuals with little or no project experience, validating their understanding of fundamental project management knowledge and terminology. The PMP is for experienced project managers and requires a combination of formal education and years of documented project leadership experience, making it a more advanced and globally recognized certification. #### How does PMI support social impact? PMI supports social impact by helping individuals, nonprofits, NGOs, and communities use project management to turn purpose into measurable outcomes. Through the PMI Educational Foundation, PMI expands access to project management education for youth worldwide, including underserved and underrepresented populations. Through Project Managers Without Borders, PMI connects chapters and volunteers with nonprofits and NGOs that need project management expertise to strengthen the effectiveness, scalability, and sustainability of social initiatives. 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Trendy vintage halftone election event banner. Hand with ballot papers and ballot box. Trendy vintage halftone election event banner.RamCreativ—Getty Images  by [Chad de Guzman](https://time.com/author/chad-de-guzman/)  ## Chad de Guzman Reporter Nov 19, 2024 5:30 AM UTC While the U.S. presidential contest was decided [fairly quickly](https://time.com/7022314/election-night-2024-results-timing-delay/)—with the Associated Press calling [Donald Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris](https://time.com/7172052/how-donald-trump-won-2024/) early Wednesday, Nov. 6, the morning after voters headed to the polls—in a number of downballot races, two weeks after Election Day, a clear winner has yet to emerge. Republicans have already [secured control](https://time.com/7174039/republican-house-majority-control-government-trifecta/) of both chambers of Congress, but the margins of their majorities aren’t set. In the House, the AP has yet to call five races—as of the end of Mon., Nov. 18\. And while all the Senate races have been called, one is headed to a recount. While all election results will be officially certified in the weeks to come, the AP and other media outlets use their own methodologies to “call” race winners based on tabulations of the votes that have been counted and projections about what remains to be counted. The AP is among the most conservative, only calling a race once its Decision Team is “[fully confident](https://www.ap.org/elections/our-role/how-we-call-races/)” that “the trailing candidates no longer have a path to victory.” Here’s what to know about the races that are still undecided. ## Alaska’s at-large House district Republican challenger Nicholas Begich III is currently leading by about 7,000 votes over Democratic incumbent Rep. Mary Peltola in the race to represent Alaska’s lone congressional district. But elections in Alaska are conducted via ranked-choice voting (also known as instant runoff), which means that if no candidate achieves a majority of first-choice votes, multiple rounds of tabulation are required to reallocate votes from the least popular candidates to whomever each voter ranked as their next choice. Begich has received about 48.5% of first-round votes, according to the [Alaska Division of Elections](https://www.elections.alaska.gov/election-results/), with some absentee ballots still being counted, while ranked-choice results won’t be available until at least Nov. 20\. Begich, a businessman and the grandson and namesake of a former holder of the same seat and nephew of former Senator Mark Begich (D-Ala.), [declared victory](https://x.com/NickforAlaska/status/1857841191217185162) in the race on Saturday after [Decision Desk HQ](https://decisiondeskhq.com/results/2024/General/US-House/), another election race caller, called the race for him. Peltola, who is Yup’ik and made history as the first Alaska Native elected to Congress, beat Begich twice in 2022, during a special election following the death of longtime Rep. Don Young, a Republican who held the office for 49 years, and again in the regular election months later—both of which saw Begich eliminated before the final round as he ran alongside fellow Republican former Gov. Sarah Palin. ## California’s 13th and 45th House districts California’s size and its heavy reliance on vote-by-mail ballots has led to a notoriously [slow vote count](https://apnews.com/article/california-vote-count-house-f2fc180be874fe88d3944956ea929bc5). In the state’s 13th U.S. House district, which includes parts of Fresno, the race between Republican incumbent John Duarte and his Democratic opponent former state assemblyman Adam Gray is still too close to call, as Duarte holds a lead of about 2,000 votes, according to the AP, which estimates that 14% of ballots remain to be reported, as of early Nov. 19. The race in the state’s 45th district, which includes parts of Orange County and Los Angeles County and has a significantly Asian American population, is even tighter. Democrat Derek Tran, a consumer rights lawyer who is Vietnamese American, currently leads by just 102 votes over Republican incumbent Michelle Steel, who is Korean American, after an estimated 94% of votes have been counted, according to the AP. (See graphics below for realtime updates.) ## Iowa’s 1st district Democratic challenger Christina Bohannan, a former state representative, is seeking a recount in her race against Republican incumbent Mariannette Miller-Meeks, who leads by 801 votes and has called Bohannan an “[election denier](https://iowacapitaldispatch.com/briefs/recounts-requested-in-3-iowa-legislative-races-1-congressional-contest/).” AP has not yet called the race, while Decision Desk HQ has. “This is a delaying tactic to thwart the will of the people,” Miller-Meeks’ campaign said of the recount request in a statement. Recounts [rarely](https://apnews.com/article/election-recounts-winners-change-4d8a5000d49f48ee1361a1288cad3b99) change election results. Miller-Meeks has gone through such an extended process before—with an even narrower margin of victory: In 2020, she won her first term in Congress, representing what was then numbered as Iowa’s 2nd district, by just six votes over Democrat Rita Hart, who didn’t [concede](https://www.politico.com/news/2021/03/31/democrat-drops-election-contest-in-iowa-house-race-478736) until the following March, after Miller-Meeks had already been sworn in. ## Ohio’s 9th District Democrat Rep. Marcy Kaptur, the longest-serving woman in House history, [claimed victory](https://www.13abc.com/2024/11/06/kaptur-claims-victory-congressional-race-thats-too-close-call/) early Wednesday, Nov. 6, after Election Day, hoping to go into her 22nd term, but the AP has yet to call the race, though Decision Desk HQ has. Kaptur leads by about 1,000 votes over Republican challenger Derek Merrin, with an estimated 99% of votes counted, according to the AP, while election officials [expect to have](https://www.13abc.com/video/2024/11/18/counties-across-ohios-9th-congressional-district-certify-election-results-this-week/) a final tally of votes this week. ## Pennsylvania’s Senate race The AP called the race for Republican Dave McCormick on Nov. 8, but Democratic incumbent Bob Casey has not conceded, and the state is headed for a legally-required statewide recount, which begins Wednesday and must conclude by Nov. 26, because the margin of victory is below 0.5%. With nearly 7 million ballots counted, McCormick leads by less than 20,000 votes, which NBC News describes as “[too close to call](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-elections/pennsylvania-senate-results),” though experts say such a magnitude is unlikely to be overcome by a recount. **Read More:** [_See a Map of the 2024 Presidential Race Results_](https://time.com/7171969/presidential-election-results-map-states-called-electoral-college-associated-press/) ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/7177408/house-election-results-remaining-race-calls-vote-counting-senate-recount/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/7177408/house-election-results-remaining-race-calls-vote-counting-senate-recount/"},"headline":"These Races Still Don’t Have a Clear Winner Two Weeks After Election Day","datePublished":"2024-11-19T05:30:00.000Z","dateModified":"2026-03-10T23:09:18.658Z","description":"Several contests that could affect the House’s balance of power remain too close to call.","url":"https://time.com/7177408/house-election-results-remaining-race-calls-vote-counting-senate-recount/","keywords":["2024 Elections","overnight","News Desk","feat-audio"],"thumbnailUrl":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt4475f0c57f97dd6e/698a9c40db29870bf3272ce5/election-ballot.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Chad de Guzman","jobTitle":"Reporter","url":"https://time.com/author/chad-de-guzman/"}],"articleSection":"U.S.","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt4475f0c57f97dd6e/698a9c40db29870bf3272ce5/election-ballot.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","width":1200,"height":675,"headline":"Elections","caption":"Ballot boxes","creditText":"RamCreativ—Getty Images","representativeOfPage":true}],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/section/us/","name":"U.S."}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"/tag/2024-election/","name":"2024 Elections"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/7177408/house-election-results-remaining-race-calls-vote-counting-senate-recount/","name":"These Races Still Don’t Have a Clear Winner Two Weeks After Election Day"}}]}] ```