Republicans Gain Majority in US Senate
In Washington DC, the Republican party has secured a majority in the US Senate during the ongoing presidential elections. Current projections show Republicans holding 51 seats in the 100-member Senate, while Democrats have 42. Notably, 28 Democratic and 38 Republican seats were not contested this time.
Electoral Votes and Senate Elections
The US College comprises 538 electoral votes, including 435 from the House of Representatives, 100 Senate seats, and 3 from Washington DC. This election saw all 435 House seats and 34 Senate seats up for grabs. The entire House will be re-elected, and one-third of the Senate will be renewed.
Presidential Race Projections
According to Politico, Donald Trump is projected to win 230 electoral votes, while Kamala Harris is expected to secure 210. Both candidates need at least 270 electoral votes to win the presidency. Trump, the 45th US president, is aiming for a return to the White House, while Vice President Harris seeks to become the first female president.
House of Representatives and Battleground States
In the House of Representatives, Republicans lead with 178 seats, while Democrats have 146. The election is crucial, focusing on battleground states like Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Trump has already won North Carolina.
Doubts Revealed
Republicans -: The Republicans are one of the two major political parties in the United States. They are often associated with conservative policies.
US Senate -: The US Senate is one of the two parts of the United States Congress, which makes laws for the country. It has 100 members, two from each state.
Donald Trump -: Donald Trump is a businessman and politician who was the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Electoral votes -: In the US presidential election, each state has a certain number of electoral votes based on its population. A candidate needs 270 out of 538 electoral votes to win the presidency.
Kamala Harris -: Kamala Harris is a politician and lawyer who is currently the Vice President of the United States. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Battleground states -: Battleground states are states in the US where both major political parties have similar levels of support among voters, making them important in deciding the outcome of an election.
House of Representatives -: The House of Representatives is the other part of the United States Congress. It has 435 members, and the number from each state is based on the state’s population.
