Republicans are on the brink of gaining a majority in the House.
- The magic number to get as much of a majority as possible is 218, and Republicans currently. 216-209 advantage.
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There is 10 house race Republicans only need to win two of them, as they still need to be convened.
The most likely outcome would be a 53-47 Republican majority in the Senate.
but, Decision-making desk headquarters Other media outlets are reporting that the Senate is deadlocked, 52-47, and that the Pennsylvania Senate race still needs to be convened.
The Associated Press called the Republican race. david mccormickbut Sen. Bob Casey (Pennsylvania Democrat) is not conceding, and his campaign claims there are enough outstanding votes to deliver a victory.
According to the Associated Press, McCormick leads by about second place. 30,000 Number of votes reported by 99%. This is just above the 0.5% margin that would trigger an automatic recount.
The Casey campaign released a statement on Monday that read in part:More than 100,000 ballots have yet to be counted. ”
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (New York) did not invite Mr. McCormick or the congressman. Ruben Gallego Democratic U.S. Senate candidates from Arizona participated in new student orientation this week.
Mr. Gallego's candidacy announcement was called by most media outlets, but he received about 8% of the vote.
An independent senator who is retiring. kirsten sinema A former Democrat from Arizona told X: “In 2018, my race wasn't called for six days. I flew to Washington, D.C. for Senate orientation. I learned so much that week and made lasting relationships. Dave McCormick and Ruben Gallego will be senators from Pennsylvania and Arizona. They should be invited to orientation and start learning the job.”
Looking to the future, The Hills emily brooks Detailing the Republican Party's top legislative priorities under the Trump administration.
among them:
• Trump tax cut extension
• Fund border security measures and walls
• Part of the Inflation Control Law abolished
• Expanding school choice and challenging universities.