According to the Associated Press, Republicans now hold a 51-seat majority in the 100-member chamber, reshaping the legislative landscape just ahead of the 2025 presidential inauguration.
The GOP’s gains in the Senate signal the end of Democratic control under Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
With Republicans expected to appoint their own leadership in January, they will have expanded authority to influence legislative priorities, set the Senate’s agenda, and steer upcoming debates, potentially impacting everything from judicial appointments to fiscal policy.
The Senate shift could further amplify the stakes in the ongoing presidential election, where former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are neck-and-neck across key swing states.
Trump has claimed early leads in conservative-leaning states, stretching from Florida to Montana, while Harris has garnered solid support in traditionally liberal regions, including New York and Colorado.
However, with votes still being counted in critical states like Georgia, Arizona, and Pennsylvania, the race remains too close to call.
Regardless of the outcome, the result will make history. A Harris victory would mark a breakthrough as America’s first female president, while a Trump win would signal an unprecedented return to power.
With polls closed in most states, the final vote tallies are eagerly anticipated by both parties and the nation at large.