US Senate Results 2024: Republicans win US Senate, seize control of upper chamber for first time in 4 years

The extent of Republicans’ power in Washington will also be determined by the results of the presidential and House races.

The US legislature, Congress, has two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate. There are 34 Senate seats up for US presidential election in 2024 in which both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are vying for crucial seats.

Voters in 33 states will cast ballots to elect one of their two US senators, and voters in Nebraska will vote on both of the Senate seats. Democrats currently hold a narrow majority in the Senate. Republicans are trying to win control of the chamber, a switch that would require them to switch only two seats while holding all of their seats.

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Democrats are on defense as they try to hold onto the Senate, where members serve six-year terms. Republicans need to pick up just two seats to gain control, and they are expected to win one easily in West Virginia, where Democrat-turned-independent Joe Manchin is retiring, Reuters reported.

Here are the highlights of US Senate and House election. 

• Republican Zach Nunn wins reelection to U.S. House in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District

• Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas says he considers his reelection victory over Democratic U.S. Rep. Colin Allred a mandate for stronger enforcement along the U.S.-Mexico border.

• Republican Monica De La Cruz wins reelection to U.S. House in Texas’ 15th Congressional District

• Sylvia Garcia wins reelection for fourth term in Texas House seat

• Democrat John Mannion wins in New York’s 22nd Congressional District, beating incumbent Brandon Williams

• Independent Bernie Sanders wins reelection to US Senate from Vermont

• Sarah McBride becomes first trans elected to Congress as she wins from Deleware

• Republican in 'Black Nazi' scandal loses North Carolina governor race.

•Republican Jodey Arrington wins reelection to US House in Texas' 19th Congressional District.

• In Maryland, voters approved a ballot measure that would codify reproductive freedom and protect access to abortion in the state

• Wyoming Republican John Barrasso wins third full term as US senator

• Democrat Josh Stein wins election for governor in North Carolina

• Blunt Rochester wins Delaware Senate Race, becomes first black and woman Senator

•  Republican Phil Scott wins reelection for governor in Vermont.