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Democrats Baldwin and Slotkin Win Senate Races Against Hovde and Rogers in Wisconsin and Michigan, Limiting GOP Majority

Nov 6, 2024, 08:40 PM

Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin has successfully retained her seat in Wisconsin, defeating Republican challenger Eric Hovde. Baldwin's victory was confirmed by multiple sources, including Fox News and the Washington Times, marking a significant win for Democrats in a challenging electoral environment. In Michigan, Democrat Elissa Slotkin has also won the Senate seat, defeating former Republican Congressman Mike Rogers. This outcome was projected by NBC News and confirmed by various outlets, indicating a strong hold for Democrats in both states despite broader electoral challenges faced by the party. These wins are expected to limit the size of the Republican majority in the Senate, which is projected to be between 53 and 54 seats.