On November 6, 2024, the Republican Party regained control of the United States Senate after defeating several Democratic incumbents and winning key races. This marks the first time in four years that Republicans have held the majority in the Senate.
The pivotal state of Nebraska played a crucial role in this shift, where incumbent Republican Senator Deb Fischer successfully fended off a strong challenge from independent candidate Dan Osborn. As election results continued to roll in, the Democratic Party's efforts to maintain their slim majority appeared increasingly out of reach.
In a notable victory, Colombian entrepreneur and Republican candidate Bernie Moreno won a Senate seat in Ohio, defeating incumbent Democrat Sherrod Brown by a margin of four percentage points, according to NBC projections. This victory contributed to the Republicans' overall success in reclaiming the Senate.
Meanwhile, political analyst Francis Fukuyama from Stanford University discussed the potential global implications of Donald Trump's presidential candidacy. He noted that if Trump were to win, it could set a concerning precedent for Europe and exacerbate geopolitical risks, particularly regarding relations with Russia and China.
As of the latest updates, Trump had secured 230 electoral votes, while his opponent, Kamala Harris, was trailing with 210 votes. A candidate needs a minimum of 270 electoral votes to win the presidency, and if no candidate achieves this, the U.S. House of Representatives will select the president.