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Republicans Take Senate Control

Republicans win control of the Senate in the midterm elections, despite some expected wins by Democrats.

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Mitch McconnellSherrod BrownBernie MorenoJim JusticeJoe ManchinDeb FischerDan OsbornTed CruzRick ScottKamala HarrisLisa Blunt RochesterAngela AlsobrooksJohn ThuneJohn Cornyn

Which key races did Republicans win?: Key Republican wins include Bernie Moreno in Ohio, Jim Justice in West Virginia, and Deb Fischer in Nebraska, while Democrats failed to unseat Ted Cruz and Rick Scott.
What is the future of Senate leadership?: Mitch McConnell will step down as Senate Majority Leader at the end of 2024, leading to a significant battle to replace him. Potential successors include John Thune, John Cornyn, and Rick Scott.
What is the projected outcome of the Senate elections?: Republicans will control the Senate in January, with 51 seats compared to the Democrats' 42 seats. This outcome was anticipated by Democratic operatives for months.
Were there any historic election results in the Senate races?: Two Black women, Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democrat) and Angela Alsobrooks (Democrat), were elected to the Senate. This result was not unexpected by the Democratic party.
What was the overall impact of Kamala Harris joining the Democratic ticket?: Despite some improved polling numbers after Kamala Harris joined the Democratic ticket, the party ultimately faced a significant loss in the Senate.

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