A new poll shows a Republican challenger has a lead over a Democratic incumbent in Montana, and Republicans are likely to take control of the Senate in the next election.
Republican challenger Tim Sheehy leads incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Tester by a narrow margin of 52% to 44%, according to a New York Times/Siena poll released Thursday. Democrats currently hold a 51-seat majority in the Senate, and Sen. Joe Manchin's (IW.V.) decision to retire effectively guarantees that the seat will flip to Republicans.
Marist polling shows Republicans are holding firm, although there are tight races elsewhere in the Senate. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) leads the race with 51% approval rating, compared to challenger Colin Allred's approval rating of 46%.
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) faces a close race in Florida, holding a slim 50% to 48% lead over challenger Debbie Mucarsel Powell.
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Republicans appear poised to take control of the Senate in the 2024 race.
However, the picture is reversed in Ohio, where Democratic incumbent Sherrod Brown holds a 50% to 48% lead over Republican challenger Bernie Moreno.
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of cook political report He also changed his Wisconsin Senate race this week from “Democratic minority” to “toss-up.”
Sen. Joe Manchin's retirement presents a huge opportunity for Republicans to take control of the Senate.
The handicapper cited changes in polling in recent days, including Republican challenger Eric Hovde. fill the gap With Democratic incumbent Sen. Tammy Baldwin.
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Latest Marquette Law School shown in public opinion polls Baldwin won 51% to Hovde's 45%. The survey interviewed 882 registered voters between September 18th and 26th. The poll had a margin of error of +/-4.4 percentage points.
The Wisconsin Senate race is a close race between Republican challenger Eric Hovde and Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin. (Reuters)
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