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Republicans could retain their majority in the US Senate after the US elections. A disputed seat in the US state of Michigan was surprisingly for a Democrat.
Democrats have defended a seat in the United States Senate, where they were recently seen at a significant disadvantage. In the end, his senator Gary Peters prevailed against Republican challenger John James, as reported by the AP news agency Thursday night based on voter polls and the first vote count.
So it’s clear that Democrats will at least succeed in reducing the majority of Republicans in the Senate from 53 to 52 out of 100 votes. Before Tuesday’s Senate elections, the polls gave them a good chance of winning a majority in the House of Congress. But Republicans were able to defend their seats in various races where Democratic rivals were considered favorites.
Previously, Republican Senator Susan Collins had defended her seat in Maine, although all polls previously saw her at a disadvantage. Democratic hopeful Sara Gideon admitted defeat in a video Wednesday.
Key role in American politics
On Thursday night, Democrats and Republicans each had 48 votes in the Senate; the results of four Republican-filled seats were still open. It was already clear that one of them in the state of Georgia will only be decided in a by-election in January. In the other three, Republican senators were ahead.
The Senate occupies a key position in American politics. In addition to his role in legislation, he confirms candidates for high government positions and judges, among other things.
