The Republican Party will retain control of the House of Representatives, CNN projected on Wednesday. The GOP previously took control of the Senate last week, while Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump won the presidential election. This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available.

Boosted in part by two pivotal Arizona races, Republicans have won a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, helping to cement total GOP control over the federal government’s elected bodies.

Republican Rep. David Valadao managed to once again fend off Democratic challenger Rudy Salas to keep his U.S. House seat representing California's 22nd Congressional District in the Central Valley.Valadao's win bolsters the Republican Party's effort to retain control of the House of Representatives and brings the GOP closer to controlling both arms of Congress after flipping the U.