Here are 10 primaries that may decide control of the House

• Republicans need a net gain of five House seats to recapture control of the House.
• The party out of power in Washington historically does well during the mid-term elections.
• With so few competitive House seats, primaries could decide who ultimately will win in November.

WASHINGTON – The 2022 midterms kick off today, with Texas the first state to hold its primary elections. 

Over the next few months, intra-party contests throughout the country will shape the race for the House and offer some signs of how competitive particular Congressional races will be come November.

Due to the decennial redistricting process this year a number of incumbent members of Congress are facing off with their colleagues in unusual member-on-member primaries. In some states, the congressional district lines are still being finalized.