What's at stake for the Senate
2 months ago

What's at stake for the Senate

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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 Tester of Montana and Sherrod Brown of Ohio — two campaign-hardened senators in red states, but also candidates who have never appeared on a ballot with Donald Trump. Democrats are resetting their hopes on a theory that voters in these red states will vote for Trump and then cross party lines to support the Democratic senators. There are also competitive Senate races in the “blue wall” states of Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin where Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have been statistically tied.

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Senate approves 235th judge of Biden’s term, beating Trump’s tally
3 weeks ago

Senate approves 235th judge of Biden’s term, beating Trump’s tally

LA Times  

Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and members of the Senate Judiciary Committee mark the confirmation of 235 federal judges nominated by President Biden. President Biden secured the 235th judicial confirmation of his presidency this month, an accomplishment that exceeds his predecessor’s total by one after Democrats put extra emphasis on the federal courts following Donald Trump’s far-reaching first term, …

Dems worry whether top Senate member has 'fire' to fight Trump: report
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Dems worry whether top Senate member has 'fire' to fight Trump: report

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump’s hope for smooth confirmation processes for judges and appointments in his new administration will come under fire by Senate Democrats who are “plotting extraordinary measures” to stop his agenda, but some are quietly expressing concerns that a top Democrat isn’t up for the job. According to new reporting in Axios, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other …

Republicans take Senate, House too close to call
2 months ago

Republicans take Senate, House too close to call

Hindustan Times  

Washington: Defeating Democrats in key states, Republicans have taken control of the US Senate. Control over the Senate also allows Trump to nominate new justices to the Supreme Court, a high possibility if he nudges some of the older conservative judges to resign, to make way for younger judges in order to ensure that conservatives control the judiciary for a …

US Election Results 2024: Republicans regain Senate control — who will succeed Chuck Schumer as leader?
2 months 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 Election Results: Republicans win Senate majority; reclaim control of chamber after 4 years
2 months ago

2024 US Election Results: Republicans win Senate majority; reclaim control of chamber after 4 years

Live Mint  

In a significant political shift, Republicans have won US Senate majority and seized control of the chamber for the first time in four years, a report by Associated Press stated. Cruz's victory came after Democratic efforts to salvage their Senate majority evaporated when Democratic Sen Sherrod Brown in Ohio lost his reelection to Republican Bernie Moreno, a wealthy Trump-era newcomer. …

Republican Party projected to win majority in US Senate
2 months ago

Republican Party projected to win majority in US Senate

China Daily  

An attendee looks on as Republican candidate for US Senate Mike Rogers speaks during the Michigan GOP's Election Night Party with Mike Rogers and Team Trump on Election Day at the Suburban Showplace in Novi, Michigan, US, November 5, 2024. WASHINGTON -- The Republican Party was projected by multiple US media to win back the majority in the US Senate …

Democrats and Republicans Battle for Control of Congress in Crucial Election
2 months ago

Democrats and Republicans Battle for Control of Congress in Crucial Election

Firstpost  

The outcome of the US presidential election will have significant implications for Congress, potentially shifting the legislative balance in favor of Donald Trump's party. Both the House and Senate races are closely contested, with Democrats needing to gain four seats to regain control of the House, while Republicans need to gain two seats to secure a majority in the Senate. …

Democrats Hold the Key to Senate Control in 2024 Election
2 months 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
2 months 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 …

Democratic Showdown: Ten Senate Races to Watch in the 2024 US Election
2 months ago

Democratic Showdown: Ten Senate Races to Watch in the 2024 US Election

India Today  

A dozen Senate races across the United States will be crucial in determining the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. Democrats face a tough fight in Montana, Ohio, Michigan, and Nevada, where incumbents are seeking re-election. Republicans have a strong grip on Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, but Democrats have a chance to make gains in these states. In New Jersey, …

Why Republicans are expected to take control of the Senate
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Key US Senate Races to Watch in the Midterm Elections
2 months, 1 week ago

Key US Senate Races to Watch in the Midterm Elections

Firstpost  

The fate of the US Senate and House of Representatives will also be determined alongside the November 5 polls. Democrats currently hold the smallest number of majority seats, with 47 senators and four independents who often vote with them. However, any flip into the Republicans' red column would give them control of the chamber. In the House, Republicans now hold …

Nevada's Senate Race: A Crucial Battle in the 2024 Election
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Senate Republicans Boasted Of An Ultra-Favorable Map. Now The Pressure Is On.
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Senate Republicans Boasted Of An Ultra-Favorable Map. Now The Pressure Is On.

Huff Post  

Sen. Mitch McConnell listens as Sen. Steve Daines speaks during a media availability on Capitol Hill. “This is the best opportunity in a generation to maximize Republican Senate seats,” said one GOP strategist, requesting anonymity to speak frankly about the party’s faltering chances. “They’re leaving seats on the table, and it’s going to hurt GOP chances of holding the Senate …

The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2024
4 months, 2 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 …

Republicans aim to flip crucial Senate seat in bid for majority
5 months, 1 week ago

Republicans aim to flip crucial Senate seat in bid for majority

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Montana U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, who is in charge of flipping the chamber from blue to red this November, said Tuesday he expects his home state will play a key role in ensuring a Republican majority come January. “I think both of those issues are going to be less powerful in the ‘24 election.” On abortion specifically, he …

Sen. Joe Manchin urges Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Sen. Joe Manchin urges Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race

LA Times  

“I’m concerned about the president’s health and well-being. Sen. Joe Manchin III, a Democrat turned independent, urged President Biden on Sunday to drop his reelection bid and focus on the remaining months of his presidency. “I came to the decision with a heavy heart that I think it’s time to pass the torch to a new generation,” the West Virginia …

From Hogan to a Trumpier Senate: Takeways from Tuesday’s primaries
7 months, 3 weeks ago

From Hogan to a Trumpier Senate: Takeways from Tuesday’s primaries

Associated Press  

The presidential primary may be decided, but election season marches on. Maryland’s former Republican governor, Larry Hogan, easily won his party’s nomination for the U.S. Senate seat opened by Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin’s retirement. They have to defend three seats in states that Donald Trump has won, including a newly open seat in Trump’s best state, West Virginia. Trump endorsed …

Senate primaries set up a marquee race in Maryland and a likely Republican flip in West Virginia
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Senate primaries set up a marquee race in Maryland and a likely Republican flip in West Virginia

Associated Press  

— Republican voters advanced strong Senate contenders in Maryland and West Virginia on Tuesday, giving the GOP a big boost in its push to claim control of Congress’ upper chamber. On the social media site X, Hogan congratulated Alsobrooks and said, “Voters have a clear and stark choice: more of the dysfunctional partisan status quo or real independent and bipartisan …

Prominent Democrats duel ex-baseball star Garvey for Feinstein’s US Senate seat in California
11 months ago

Prominent Democrats duel ex-baseball star Garvey for Feinstein’s US Senate seat in California

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. LOS ANGELES — A crowded primary contest to fill the U.S. Senate seat once held by the late Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein is showing again that money matters in notoriously expensive California while testing whether the state’s long-squabbling Republicans can unite behind a single candidate for an outside chance at …

Joe Manchin’s reign is over – with a middle finger to his own party
1 year, 2 months ago

Joe Manchin’s reign is over – with a middle finger to his own party

The Independent  

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Democrats may get infuriated by their red-state senators — but they'll shut up to stay in power
1 year, 10 months ago

Democrats may get infuriated by their red-state senators — but they'll shut up to stay in power

Raw Story  

Joe Manchin and Jon Tester joined Republican senators this week in blocking a Labor Department rule that allowed money managers to give greater importance to the environment when making investment decisions. “If you look at the history of this country, we’re loath to fire presidents.” President Joe Biden meets with U.S. senators at the White House in June 2021, including …

The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2024
1 year, 10 months ago

The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2024

CNN  

CNN — The 2024 Senate map presents a daunting challenge for Democrats. Arizona Incumbent: Independent Kyrsten Sinema Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Sen. Kyrsten Sinema hasn’t yet said whether she’s running for reelection, but her decision to leave the Democratic Party late last year and become an independent has scrambled this race in a state where Democrats have won three Senate elections …

Rep. Katie Porter seeking Feinstein’s Senate seat in 2024
2 years ago

Rep. Katie Porter seeking Feinstein’s Senate seat in 2024

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democratic Rep. Katie Porter of California said Tuesday she will seek the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a fellow Democrat and the oldest member of the chamber. “That’s exactly why I’m announcing my candidacy for the United States Senate in 2024.” Porter is a progressive Democrat who was first elected to Congress in 2018 …

Democrats retain control of U.S. Senate after win in Nevada
2 years, 1 month ago

Democrats retain control of U.S. Senate after win in Nevada

The Hindu  

President Joe Biden's Democrats retained control of the U.S. Senate on Saturday, a remarkable midterms election result that defied predictions of a Republican win over both houses of Congress. But the wave never got much beyond a ripple and on Saturday U.S. networks called the key Senate race in Nevada for Democrat incumbent Catherine Cortez Masto, giving the party the …

Schumer insists Democrats have path to keep Senate majority
2 years, 2 months ago

Schumer insists Democrats have path to keep Senate majority

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer predicted Thursday that Democrats will hold the U.S. Senate, propelled by strong voter turnout to buck a wave of Republican enthusiasm for gaining control of Congress in the midterm elections. “I believe Democrats will hold the Senate and maybe even pick up seats.” Campaigning in his home state of New York, Schumer’s upbeat …

4 Senate races that could provide the key to control
2 years, 2 months ago

4 Senate races that could provide the key to control

NPR  

4 Senate races that could provide the key to control Enlarge this image toggle caption Hill Street Studios/Getty Images Hill Street Studios/Getty Images The fight for the Senate couldn't be tighter. PENNSYLVANIA TOSS UP toggle caption Slaven Vlasic/Stringer via Getty Images; Mark Makela/Getty Images With Republican Sen. Pat Toomey's retirement, this state has become Democrats' top pick-up opportunity. GEORGIA TOSS …

US midterms: The 10 key races that will decide fate of the Senate
2 years, 2 months ago

US midterms: The 10 key races that will decide fate of the Senate

Al Jazeera  

With 35 Senate seats up for grabs, Republicans are pushing to regain control of the chamber to frustrate Biden’s agenda. Nevada Catherine Cortez Masto v Adam Laxalt In Nevada, the state’s former Attorney General Adam Laxalt is trying to unseat Democratic Senator Catherine Cortez Masto and polls show them in a close race. Laxalt has focused on inflation, which he …

The Senate looks like a jump ball. Here are the 10 seats that will decide the majority
2 years, 4 months ago

The Senate looks like a jump ball. Here are the 10 seats that will decide the majority

NPR  

The Senate looks like a jump ball. The Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade has boosted Democratic enthusiasm ; a handful of hardline or untested Republican challengers won their primaries; and the Jan. 6 committee hearings and the FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Florida home have put him front and center yet again, threatening to make the …

The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2022
2 years, 9 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 …

Crossing lines, Manchin endorses Murkowski’s Senate campaign
2 years, 11 months ago

Crossing lines, Manchin endorses Murkowski’s Senate campaign

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin on Sunday endorsed Republican colleague Lisa Murkowski for reelection, crossing party lines to back the incumbent from Alaska who faces a primary challenger supported by former President Donald Trump. The conservative West Virginia lawmaker said he has teamed well with Murkowski in the 50-50 Senate to build bipartisan support for legislation such as President …

The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2022
2 years, 11 months ago

The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2022

CNN  

CNN — There’s nothing like a Supreme Court vacancy to get people in Washington talking about the Senate. Senate Majority PAC, the preeminent Democratic super PAC, quickly attacked Johnson for being “deep in the swamp.” Johnson’s announcement also prompted the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee to launch its first TV ad of the cycle, hitting him for “looking out for himself.” …

The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2022
3 years ago

The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2022

CNN  

CNN — As the calendar turns to 2022, Senate races are about to kick into much higher gear, with ad spending increasing ahead of the first primaries in May and just a few more fundraising quarters for candidates to prove they’re serious The biggest storyline to watch heading into 2022 is the resolution of contested GOP primaries. Pennsylvania Incumbent: Republican …

GOP field in Pennsylvania’s Senate race heads for reshuffle
3 years, 1 month ago

GOP field in Pennsylvania’s Senate race heads for reshuffle

Associated Press  

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Republican field of candidates aiming to capture Pennsylvania’s open U.S. Senate seat in next year’s election is churning anew, with the candidate endorsed by former President Donald Trump out and intriguing new candidates possibly in. “With the leading candidate getting out, that’s certainly going to create a reshuffling of the race here,” said Sam DeMarco, the …

Democrats take control of US Senate after Ossoff, Warnock win
4 years 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 …

With GOP win in Alaska, control of Senate pushes to January
4 years, 1 month ago

With GOP win in Alaska, control of Senate pushes to January

The Independent  

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Democrats’ hopes for capturing a Senate majority fade
4 years, 2 months ago

Democrats’ hopes for capturing a Senate majority fade

LA Times  

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell won reelection on Tuesday, but which party will have a majority in 2021 is still an open question. Democrats’ hopes of sweeping to a Senate majority faded as marquee contests stretched into overtime early Wednesday and some of the most vulnerable Republican incumbents remained in contention while the vote counts dragged on. Sen. Mitch McConnell …

GOP increasingly worried about losing Senate control
4 years, 2 months ago

GOP increasingly worried about losing Senate control

LA Times  

Sen. Joni Ernst speaks to the media in January as Sen. Mike Braun listens. Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst won her Senate seat and Republican Party stardom six years ago on a promise to go to Washington and “make ’em squeal,” just like the pigs she castrated on her family farm growing up. Senate Republicans “may be outperforming Trump in some …

The top 10 Senate seats most likely to flip 5 weeks from Election Day
4 years, 3 months ago

The top 10 Senate seats most likely to flip 5 weeks from Election Day

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump’s nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court over the weekend is likely to further nationalize the fight for control of the Senate, with Republicans looking to defend a majority that was very much at stake well before Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died. In Maine, another blue state where a Republican incumbent is facing …

Supreme Court vacancy brings new urgency to battle for Senate control. Here’s a look at the race ratings
4 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court vacancy brings new urgency to battle for Senate control. Here’s a look at the race ratings

CNN  

CNN — The battle for control of the United States Senate assumed fresh urgency Friday following the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, drawing more intense scrutiny to several competitive down-ballot contests whose outcomes could have long-lasting consequences for all three branches of government. Republicans are also defending five seats that are rated Tilt Republican or Lean Republican, …

GOP senator gives activists grim 2020 assessment amid fears over holding Senate
4 years, 8 months ago

GOP senator gives activists grim 2020 assessment amid fears over holding Senate

CNN  

CNN — Sen. David Perdue, a Georgia Republican up for reelection and a close Trump confidant, issued a blunt warning to GOP activists during an off-the-record conference call this week: Democrats are in position to turn his state blue and take the Senate. “Here’s the reality: The state of Georgia is in play,” Perdue said Monday, according to an audio …

Democratic 2020 race up for grabs: Half of voters have changed their minds since spring, poll shows
5 years, 5 months ago

Democratic 2020 race up for grabs: Half of voters have changed their minds since spring, poll shows

LA Times  

Former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris of California spar during the Democratic primary debate in June in Miami as Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont looks on. Former Vice President Joe Biden continues to lead in the latest USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times nationwide poll, while three senators, Kamala Harris of California, Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Bernie Sanders …

In key Senate races, Democrats buck leftward tilt on issues
5 years, 5 months ago

In key Senate races, Democrats buck leftward tilt on issues

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — MJ Hegar, the leading U.S. Senate challenger in Texas, rides a Harley-Davidson in viral videos and has called herself “an ass-kicking, motorcycle-riding Texas Democrat.” She is not a Democrat who promotes “Medicare for All.” She mentions that during a narrow loss for a House seat last year, her campaign signs appeared in front yards that also had …

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