Against all odds, Donald Trump not only managed to secure his presidency on Tuesday, but also helped Republicans regain control of the Senate.
Tuesday’s results saw Republicans prevail in key Senate races, with victories in Ohio and West Virginia strengthening their position. The party now controls the Senate with a slim majority, securing a 51-49 lead, with further gains possible. Trump-backed candidates Bernie Moreno and Jim Justice won crucial seats in the Senate, while Republicans gained control of the House of Representatives, allowing them to influence key legislative decisions.
“We have taken back control of the Senate. Wow, that’s great. And the Senate races in Montana, Nevada, Texas, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, the great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,” Trump said.
“They were tough races. And I mean, the number of victories in the Senate was absolutely incredible. And we held rallies. We held rallies with every one of them. And sometimes we got two or three. And it was great to look at all those victories,” he added.
The House of Representatives however, remains up for grabs, with close races still taking place in several swing districts. In Pennsylvania, traditionally a Democratic stronghold, the Republican Party has taken a crucial seat, and similar victories in North Carolina, aided by newly redrawn districts, have made the battle for control extremely uncertain. Currently, Republicans hold a slim majority of 220 to 212, but this could shift dramatically depending on the results of closely contested races, especially in Democratic-leaning states like New York and California, where counting could take several days.
The stakes are high: A Republican House would give Trump the power to appoint conservative judges and shape policy on a range of issues. If Kamala Harris, the Democratic vice president, prevails, Republicans in the House of Representatives could serve as a powerful check on her agenda and block key parts of her proposed reforms. Analysts predict a tight, contentious outcome that could result in another period of legislative deadlock, reminiscent of recent years of partisan infighting.