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Republicans win race to retake control of Senate

The Independent

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November 06, 2024

Republicans seized control of the US Senate earlier today after flipping Democratic-held seats, wresting away the majority for the first time in four years.

- LISA MASCARO ,MARY CLARE JALONICK

Republicans win race to retake control of Senate

The unexpected battleground of Nebraska pushed Republicans over the top. Incumbent Senator Deb Fischer brushed back a surprisingly strong challenge from independent newcomer Dan Osborn.

Democrats watched their efforts to salvage their slim majority slip out of reach as tallies rolled in across a map that favoured Republicans. Republicans flipped one seat in West Virginia, with the election of Jim Justice, who easily replaced retiring Senator Joe Manchin.

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