Republicans Win U.S. Senate Majority After Four Years, AP Projects

Nov 6, 2024, 05:16 AM

Republicans have won control of the United States Senate for the first time in four years, according to multiple reports and projections. The GOP secured at least 51 seats, flipping Democratic-held seats in key states such as West Virginia, Ohio, and the unexpected battleground of Nebraska, which pushed Republicans over the top. Major news outlets, including Fox News, NBC News, the Associated Press, and NewsNation, have projected the Republican victory, with the Associated Press officially calling the Senate majority for Republicans. This change gives the Republican Party a major power center, allowing it to influence future legislation, confirm Cabinet appointments, and potentially impact Supreme Court nominations.