Republicans Win Control of U.S. Senate with Key Victories in West Virginia, Ohio, and Nebraska, Securing 51 Seats

Nov 6, 2024, 05:16 AM

The Republican Party has won control of the U.S. Senate for the first time in six years, following key victories in West Virginia, Ohio, and Nebraska. The GOP secured at least 51 seats, flipping seats previously held by Democrats. This shift ensures that Republicans will control at least one chamber of Congress in 2025. Notable victories include Jim Justice defeating Joe Manchin in West Virginia and Bernie Moreno defeating Sherrod Brown in Ohio. The win in Nebraska saw Deb Fischer holding off an independent challenger.