Republicans one House seat away from winning majority

The U.S. Capitol dome is seen, Monday, July 9, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) ** FILE ** more >House Republicans are one seat away from capturing the majority in the lower chamber after winning three districts, two in California and one in New York.

These wins bring the GOP to 217 seats in the House of Representatives, one seat from the 218 necessary to take control from the Democrats, who are at 204.

Late Monday evening, The Associated Press called the reelections of Reps. Michelle Steel and Ken Calvert of California, and in New York’s 22nd District, the AP called the race for Brandon Williams, a Republican Navy veteran.

Fourteen House races, largely in California, are still…