Republicans secure Senate with decisive wins in key states
Republicans are set to take control of the Senate, as reported by the AP agency, following the current results in Senate races in Ohio, West Virginia, Texas, and Nebraska. It remains unclear how large the Republican majority in the Senate will be, or whether they will retain their majority in the House of Representatives.
6 November 2024 08:11
The takeover of the Senate majority became certain when Republican Bernie Moreno defeated the long-standing Sherrod Brown, who had held the office for 18 years, in Ohio. This marks the second seat Republicans claim following Jim Justice’s predicted victory in West Virginia, where he will succeed Joe Manchin.
While the scale of the Republican advantage in the Senate could yet grow, the elections in Michigan, Arizona, Nevada, and Wisconsin, where Democrats are striving to hold their positions, remain unresolved. In Arizona, Ruben Gallego of the Democratic Party maintains a significant lead.
Return to power in the Senate?
According to forecasts, a potential return of the Republicans to power in the Senate was anticipated, as Democrats needed to defend more seats in this election cycle. These elections cover various states and, as every two years, only involve one-third of the Senate. The victory of the right could also influence the future of the Supreme Court, particularly if Donald Trump were to become president again.
The situation is even more complex in the House of Representatives, where Republicans are battling to keep a four-seat majority. So far, they have secured 177 seats, while Democrats hold 144.
Several races expected to be tightly contested remain unresolved, with most outcomes reflecting the favourites' predictions. The result is that the House of Representatives still hangs in the balance.
