US Election: Republicans Take Control of Senate
US Election: Republicans Take Control of Senate
The Facts
The GOP held on to states including Texas and Florida, and pushed back a surprisingly strong challenge to Sen. Deb Fischer in Nebraska from independent newcomer Dan Osborn. Overall, the party is assured of at least 51 seats.The Republican party has taken over the US Senate, winning key races and flipping Democratic-held seats like West Virginia and Ohio in the 2024 elections. The fate of the House of Representatives remains unclear, as many important electoral battles remain uncalled.
The Republicans will officially take power in the Senate in January 2025 ahead of the presidential inauguration. Next week, the chamber will elect the replacement for Mitch McConnell, the outgoing Senate leader.The GOP held on to states including Texas and Florida, and pushed back a surprisingly strong challenge to Sen. Deb Fischer in Nebraska from independent newcomer Dan Osborn. Overall, the party is assured of at least 51 seats.
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