Breaking News: 2024, November 13
U.S. midterms results: Democrats retain Senate, Republicans win House
In a closely watched election, the Democrats have managed to hold on to their majority in the Senate, while the Republicans have taken control of the House of Representatives. This split government is likely to lead to gridlock in Washington, as the two parties have very different priorities. The Democrats are likely to focus on issues such as climate change and healthcare, while the Republicans are likely to focus on tax cuts and deregulation.
Key races
Some of the key races that determined the outcome of the election include:
- Georgia: Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock narrowly defeated Republican challenger Herschel Walker, giving the Democrats a 51-49 majority in the Senate.
- Arizona: Democratic Senator Mark Kelly defeated Republican challenger Blake Masters, giving the Democrats a 51-49 majority in the Senate.
- Pennsylvania: Democratic candidate John Fetterman defeated Republican candidate Mehmet Oz, giving the Democrats a 51-49 majority in the Senate.
- New Hampshire: Republican candidate Chuck Morse defeated Democratic candidate Maggie Hassan, giving the Republicans a 51-49 majority in the Senate.
These are just a few of the key races that determined the outcome of the election. The full results of the election are still coming in, but it is clear that the Democrats have retained control of the Senate, while the Republicans have won control of the House of Representatives.
What's next?
The split government is likely to lead to gridlock in Washington, as the two parties have very different priorities. The Democrats are likely to focus on issues such as climate change and healthcare, while the Republicans are likely to focus on tax cuts and deregulation. It is unclear how the two parties will be able to work together to pass legislation, but it is clear that the next two years will be充滿了challenges.