Nevada's Senate Race: A Crucial Battle in the 2024 Election
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nevada's Senate Race: A Crucial Battle in the 2024 Election

Hindustan Times  

Over 41 million Americans have already cast their ballots ahead of Election Day on November 5, setting the stage for one of the most intense elections in recent history. The results of the US elections will decide not only the next president but also which party controls the two chambers of Congress—the Senate and the House of Representatives. The combination of images shows from left, US Sen. Jon Tester, and opponent, Republican Montana Senate candidate Tim Sheehy, during a debate in Missoula, Mont., on Sept. 30, 2024.(AP)

Las Vegas Government Politics Law Senate  candidate  states  majority  president  decide  senate  state  republican  donald  election  elections  seat

History of this topic

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz defeats Democrat Colin Allred
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz defeats Democrat Colin Allred

Raw Story  

"U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz defeats Democrat Colin Allred" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz easily defeated U.S. Rep. Colin Allred on Tuesday, defying another spirited and well-funded effort to turn Texas blue and …

US Election Results 2024: Republicans regain Senate control — who will succeed Chuck Schumer as leader?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US Election Results 2024: Republicans regain Senate control — who will succeed Chuck Schumer as leader?

Live Mint  

After a four-year gap, Republicans have regained control of the US Senate, setting the stage for a significant leadership shakeup as Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer prepares for a likely transition to minority leader. The GOP's strong showing in key Senate races has shifted the balance of power and raised pressing questions about who will step into the Senate majority leader …

2024 US Elections: Republican Ted Cruz wins Texas for third term in Senate
1 month, 2 weeks ago

2024 US Elections: Republican Ted Cruz wins Texas for third term in Senate

Live Mint  

2024 US Elections: Ted Cruz, the Republican Senator from Texas, has won reelection, defeating opponent and Democratic candidate representative Colin Allred, to keep his Senate seat for a record third term, according to an AP report. Allred was the Democrats’ latest “try at ending decades of GOP dominance” in Texas amid hotly debated issues like abortion rights and immigration, the …

Ted Cruz holds on to win Texas Senate race
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ted Cruz holds on to win Texas Senate race

Raw Story  

In the latest high-profile statewide race in Texas, the Senate contest between GOP incumbent Ted Cruz and Democratic Dallas-area Congressman Colin Allred has been called for Cruz. Allred, a former NFL star and civil rights attorney, had been running in hopes of becoming the first Democrat to win a statewide election in Texas since 1994 — the single longest all-Republican …

GOP wins back control of the Senate
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

GOP wins back control of the Senate

Politico  

They have other possible pick-up opportunities in states like Wisconsin, Nevada, Michigan, Arizona and Pennsylvania. The party will take control just as longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell steps down from his role atop the conference, and it’s still unclear who will take his place. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is expected to stay on as the top Democrat in the chamber …

Democrats Hold the Key to Senate Control in 2024 Election
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Democrats Hold the Key to Senate Control in 2024 Election

Firstpost  

The 2024 US Senate elections are shaping up to be a battle between Democrats and Republicans, with crucial seats in Montana, Ohio, Wisconsin, Arizona, and Texas poised to be key battlegrounds. Democrats hold a slight edge in several states, but Republicans are making significant gains in others. The outcome of this election could have significant implications for the balance of …

Republicans are favored to flip the Senate. Here are key races to watch
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Republicans are favored to flip the Senate. Here are key races to watch

NPR  

Republicans are favored to flip the Senate. Here are key races to watch toggle caption Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images/Getty Images North America Republicans are favored to take control of the Senate next year thanks to a 2024 election map that has Democrats defending seven seats in conservative or swing states and on offense for just two in the safe Republican states …

What's at stake for the Senate
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What's at stake for the Senate

NPR  

What's at stake for the Senate toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images; Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Republicans are favored to take control of the chamber because the 2024 make up of races tilted disproportionately in the GOP’s favor: Democrats are defending seven seats in conservative or swing states and targeting just two in the safe Republican states of Texas and Florida. Jon …

Why Republicans are expected to take control of the Senate
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why Republicans are expected to take control of the Senate

LA Times  

U.S. Capitol Police are deployed at the legislative building in Washington on Nov. 4, 2024. Republicans are expected to retake control of the U.S. Senate, creating obstacles for Vice President Kamala Harris if she is elected president and a potential glide path for former President Trump’s agenda if he wins the White House. For example, Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin …

These are 9 key races to watch in the 2024 election
1 month, 3 weeks ago

These are 9 key races to watch in the 2024 election

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Montana Senate: Jon Tester vs. Tim Sheehy Montana’s …

Harris to Make Surprise Visit to Houston as Senate Race Tightens
2 months ago

Harris to Make Surprise Visit to Houston as Senate Race Tightens

China Daily  

US Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Houston, Texas, in the final weeks to Election Day. She will appear with Democratic Congressman Colin Allred at a Friday afternoon rally, focusing on abortion rights. The race between Democratic Congressman Colin Allred and Republican Senator Ted Cruz has become more competitive in the largest red state.

Harris to Make Surprise Visit to Houston as Senate Race Tightens
2 months ago

Harris to Make Surprise Visit to Houston as Senate Race Tightens

China Daily  

US Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make a surprise visit to Houston, Texas, in the final weeks to Election Day. This visit will focus on abortion rights, a central issue in the state's Senate race between Democratic Congressman Colin Allred and Republican Senator Ted Cruz. The race has become more competitive, with polls showing a narrowing gap between …

Who won the Cruz-Allred debate? In Texas’ Senate race, it’s a wash.
2 months ago

Who won the Cruz-Allred debate? In Texas’ Senate race, it’s a wash.

Slate  

Six years and several political lifetimes ago, Democrats across the country were under the spell of Betomania. “But the million-dollar question is,” he continued, “is there anything Colin Allred can do to close that gap between now and Nov. 5, when our polling shows that 96 percent of Cruz voters and 97 percent of Allred voters are locked in?” The …

Ted Cruz scolded by Democratic Senate challenger for laughing at Jan 6 comment during heated debate
2 months, 1 week ago

Ted Cruz scolded by Democratic Senate challenger for laughing at Jan 6 comment during heated debate

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Senator …

Republicans likely to seize control of the Senate this fall, new polling shows
2 months, 1 week ago

Republicans likely to seize control of the Senate this fall, new polling shows

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Democrats …

Ted Cruz challenger Colin Allred narrows gap in Texas Senate race — but can he win?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ted Cruz challenger Colin Allred narrows gap in Texas Senate race — but can he win?

Salon  

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. WASHINGTON — Democrats are closing the gap in their uphill campaign to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, with polls showing improvement for Democratic U.S. Rep. Colin Allred and national Democrats’ spending in the race a month ahead of …

Senate GOP leaders refuse to commit to allowing Harris SCOTUS nominees up or down vote
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Senate GOP leaders refuse to commit to allowing Harris SCOTUS nominees up or down vote

Raw Story  

Senators most likely to succeed Republican Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, the former Senate Majority Leader, are already suggesting a policy of obstruction, refusing to commit to even allowing an up or down confirmation vote on any of Vice President Kamala Harris's potential Supreme Court nominees if she wins the White House and should the GOP take back control of the …

To Keep The Senate, Democrats Need A Surprise Victory In At Least One Of These Three States
3 months, 3 weeks ago

To Keep The Senate, Democrats Need A Surprise Victory In At Least One Of These Three States

Huff Post  

Sen. Jon Tester is one of three Democratic chances to win an all-important 50th Senate seat. To keep the word “majority” in Schumer’s title, Democrats will need to win at least one of three states where Republican nominee Donald Trump is a significant favorite in November: Texas, Florida or Montana. “Securing the border is top of mind for voters, and …

The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2024
3 months, 4 weeks ago

The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2024

CNN  

CNN — If there was one sign this week of Vice President Kamala Harris’ place atop the Democratic ticket having improved the party’s brand, it was the presence of so many Senate candidates taking the stage at its convention in Chicago. Another features a Republican sheriff vouching for Brown’s efforts to fight fentanyl coming across the border — a frequent …

9 Races To Watch On The Biggest Primary Day Of 2024 So Far
9 months, 2 weeks ago

9 Races To Watch On The Biggest Primary Day Of 2024 So Far

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Don’t expect any major upsets in the relatively uneventful presidential primaries on Super Tuesday, when 15 states plus one U.S. territory will hand out delegates to each major party’s presidential nominees. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will continue their steady marches toward their party’s nominations when states including Alabama, Colorado, California, North Carolina, Utah …

Democratic Rep. Colin Allred wins US Senate primary in Texas and will challenge GOP Sen. Ted Cruz
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Democratic Rep. Colin Allred wins US Senate primary in Texas and will challenge GOP Sen. Ted Cruz

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Democratic U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, a former NFL player who broke with his party over President Joe Biden’s handling of the U.S.-Mexico border, won his Senate primary Tuesday to propel an underdog campaign to unseat Republican Sen. Ted Cruz. Allred fended off his biggest Democratic challenger, state Sen. Roland Gutierrez, who became an outspoken voice for stricter …

Super Tuesday LIVE: Trump and Biden each sweep all states except one; Nikki Haley finds silver lining in Vermont
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Super Tuesday LIVE: Trump and Biden each sweep all states except one; Nikki Haley finds silver lining in Vermont

Hindustan Times  

Mar 5, 2024 11:06 AM IST While most eyes will be on the presidential race, particularly for the Republicans, voters will also be making decisions on their final slate of candidates in Senate, House and governors races. The state’s so-called jungle primary system means that the top two vote-getters advance to the general election, regardless of party. North Carolina Gubernatorial …

Democrats target GOP strongholds Texas and Florida with Senate majority on the line
11 months, 1 week ago

Democrats target GOP strongholds Texas and Florida with Senate majority on the line

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democrats hoping to hold their slim Senate majority after November are looking for upsets in two unlikely places, Texas and Florida, to help neutralize potential setbacks elsewhere. “And I think we’re going to have both.” Running for Senate in Florida is Democratic former congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, who upset two-term Republican Rep. Carlos Curbelo in 2018 but lost her …

The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2022
2 years, 8 months ago

The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2022

CNN  

CNN — The war in Ukraine has shifted attention overseas, but even if President Joe Biden’s approval has ticked up nominally, the national environment heading into the 2022 midterms still looks treacherous for his fellow Democrats as they try to hold their Senate majority. But, given how much the GOP primary is pushing candidates toward Trump in a state Biden …

Democrats take control of US Senate after Ossoff, Warnock win
3 years, 11 months ago

Democrats take control of US Senate after Ossoff, Warnock win

Al Jazeera  

Democratic candidates Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff have won runoff races in the southern state of Georgia, The Associated Press news agency has projected. “Republicans lost the primary check they could hope to have on Biden in the most productive part of this presidency,” said Liam Donovan, a Republican strategist and former adviser on Senate campaigns. In a news conference …

Hardening partisan map steepens Democrats’ climb in Senate
4 years, 1 month ago

Hardening partisan map steepens Democrats’ climb in Senate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Pinned six years in the minority, Democrats have an uphill but real shot at wresting Senate control in January, with more opportunities in 2022. “The Democratic caucus for a long time was built on winning races in red states” where they’ve since lost, said Matt House, a former Senate Democratic leadership aide. Besides Georgia, Democrats hope to grab …

U.S. Presidential election | In final stage, focus is on swing States
4 years, 1 month ago

U.S. Presidential election | In final stage, focus is on swing States

The Hindu  

With hours to go until Election Day, both presidential candidates and their star campaigners were engaged in hectic campaigning across battleground States, with Democratic candidate Joe Biden leading U.S. President Donald Trump in key States and nationally. In the final days of the campaign, Mr. Trump has talked about his economic record, portraying the elections as a choice between a …

Key US Senate races put Republican majority control at risk
4 years, 3 months ago

Key US Senate races put Republican majority control at risk

Al Jazeera  

Republicans are in a ‘knife fight’ defending nine vulnerable senators against Democratic challengers in November. McConnell said the Senate will vote on Trump’s nominee to fill the Supreme Court vacancy created by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Friday. And the Republican Senate has protected Trump from congressional attempts to reverse his executive actions and blocked legislative proposals …

Discover Related