Senate Republicans had a strong night in the majority race, ending the night with a chance to win control of the Senate and improve their score.
Republicans were assured of holding 51 seats after midnight. Ohio, where Sen.-elect Bernie Moreno (R) defeated Sen. Sherrod Brown (D), and West, where Sen. Joe Manchin (D, Va.) will be replaced by Gov. Jim Justice (R). A big victory came in Virginia.
The party also served at their seats. Despite the huge spending by Senate Democrats over the last six weeks, Sens. Ted Cruz (R) and Rick Scott (R) easily won Texas and Florida, respectively.
Sen. Deb Fischer (R) also won a third term in Nebraska, defeating independent Dan Osborne after a last-minute upset in the Cornhusker State.
Whether the Republican majority grows further depends on a series of other racial developments.
Here are the main results, including contests where no winners have been announced.
ohio
The race ended a four-year hiatus with Republicans in the minority.
Moreno defeated Brown, who overcame a difficult challenge last time, as Ohio transitioned from a purple state to a red state after former President Trump easily defeated Vice President Harris in the state by a double-digit margin.
The result wasn't surprising, but it was notable in a race where Brown led in the polls for much of the fall.
Moreno was able to nearly replicate the performance of Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), who won his Senate race two years ago despite trailing in the polls. Moreno, like Vance, took the lead in the final week.
montana
This is a late decision as Montana voting closed at 10 p.m., but given the close margins in Ohio and other areas on the map, Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) is tipped to win. The road is difficult.
Political prognosticators have given Republican Tim Sheehy a favorable outlook heading into Tuesday.
If history is any indication, Tester's 2018 victory didn't come until lunchtime on the Wednesday after Election Day. But Sheehy's big win could change that.
pennsylvania
Sen. Bob Casey (R-Pennsylvania) will need an upset victory to overtake Republican David McCormick and seek a fourth term.
It's a dark night for Democrats in the Keystone State, as they lag not only in the presidential race but also in the state attorney general, comptroller general and treasurer elections.
But Casey is the party's best chance for victory. She has a lead of 90,000 to 100,000 votes over Harris, and Democrats see a path for her to overtake McCormick, who leads by about 70,000 votes.
“It's going to really get to the heart of the matter. His slight overperformance could make a big difference,” said one Pennsylvania Democratic Party official.
The remaining outstanding votes are primarily in Democratic terrain: Philadelphia and the city's collar counties.
wisconsin
The race between Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D) and Republican Eric Hovde could turn into a photo finish.
Like Casey, Mr. Baldwin has a lead of about 50,000 votes over Ms. Harris, so even if Mr. Trump wins the state, he has a chance of victory. She is trailing Hovde by about 60,000 votes as both sides wait for more votes to fall overnight.
The main source of those votes will likely be Democratic-heavy Milwaukee, arriving around 3 a.m. ET, but it's questionable whether those votes will be enough to get Baldwin across the finish line. be.
“There's a real scenario here where Tammy wins and Kamala loses,” said one Wisconsin Democratic operative, noting that Baldwin gained momentum over Harris in several rural counties. did.
michigan
Republicans are in the lead in Michigan as former Rep. Mike Rogers (R) has an advantage over Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D), but there are significant differences in the state compared to Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. There is.
The biggest factor is that most of the outstanding votes remain in the Wolverine State, which includes Wayne County, a Democratic stronghold that includes Detroit.
Mr. Trump has a lead of about 60,000 votes over Mr. Rogers, but there is still a long night ahead before the Senate makes a decision.
nevada
Another race that is far from being called is Nevada, where Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen is seeking a second term against Republican Sam Brown.
Results had not been announced as of nearly 1 a.m. in the state, which saw some tightening in the final stages of the election campaign.
