Noticias Telemundo: The Fight Over A Handful Of Republican Seats in Democratic States [Like New York] Could Decide Who Controls the House

New reporting from Noticias Telemundo focused on the congressional races in California and New York that will be key to determining control of the House.

Noticias Telemundo highlights how House Democrats and our strong Democratic candidates in key races, including in New York, are working to reach Latino voters.

Noticias Telemundo: The fight over a handful of Republican seats in Democratic states could decide who controls the House

• Republicans are defending their narrow eight-seat majority (220 to 213). This includes 18 GOP-held seats that President Joe Biden won four years earlier, which excites Democratic leaders. For them it is an opportunity to regain control.

• "We have strong candidates campaigning to flip seats in districts with large Latino populations in California and New York," José Alonso Muñoz, Hispanic Press Secretary for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), told Noticias Telemundo. "Throughout this election cycle we have worked hard to connect with Latino voters, talking to them about the issues that matter most to their families and talking to them about the work Democrats have done to lower costs, expand health care and protect fundamental freedoms."

• Noticias Telemundo sought comment from the Republican National Committee and the Republican Congressional Campaign Committee but did not receive a response as of this writing.

• In [New York] District 4, Republican incumbent D'Esposito faces Democrat Laura Gillen in a 2022 rematch, when D'Esposito defeated her 51.8% - 48.2% and became the first Republican to win there since 1997.

• University of Virginia Politics Center analyst Kyle Kondik said in August: "You could argue that, just because of the makeup of the district, that's the best Democratic target for the House in the entire country." This district is 15% Latino.

• "My campaign has a robust constituency program where we engage with all voters," Laura Gillen, the Democratic candidate, said in a statement sent to Noticias Telemundo.

• "The Latino community is a huge part of that program, and we have been intentional and consistent in our outreach. That includes communicating in bilingual press, meeting with Latino business owners, and even announcing a policy platform to lower healthcare costs for Latino families."