US Senate majority at stake: 8 key States poised to decide the outcome

The results of the 2024 US elections will decide not only the next president but also control of the Senate and House. Both former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris are running in a tightly contested race, with over 41 million Americans already voting ahead of Election Day on November 5. Counting may take several days, given the close polls in critical states.

Eight competitive Senate races

Among 34 Senate seats up for election, eight are closely contested and could decide the Senate’s control. In Montana, Democrat Jon Tester faces Republican Tim Sheehy, with Sheehy endorsed by Trump. Wisconsin’s Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin competes against Republican Eric Hovde, while in Ohio, Democrat Sherrod Brown takes on Republican Bernie Moreno in a Republican-leaning state.

In Nevada, Democrat Jacky Rosen faces Republican Sam Brown, a military veteran aiming to flip the seat. Pennsylvania’s Bob Casey, a Democrat, competes against Dave McCormick, a former hedge fund executive. Michigan has an open seat, with Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers contending to replace Debbie Stabenow.

Arizona’s Democratic-turned-independent Senator Kyrsten Sinema is retiring, leaving Democrat Ruben Gallego and Republican Kari Lake in a close race. Lastly, Texas, a historically Republican stronghold, has Republican Ted Cruz defending his seat against Democrat Colin Allred. Texas’ changing demographics may favor the Democrats, especially in growing urban areas.

The 2024 election could reshape the US political landscape across both the presidency and Congress, as voters in these key states cast ballots that could determine the future direction of the country.