As the US presidential election draws near, the battle for control of the Senate and House is heating up with just over a month left until November 5. While all eyes may be on the race for the White House, the outcome of the Senate and House races will also have a significant impact on the future direction of US politics.
The Senate currently has a slim Republican majority, with 53 seats held by the GOP and 45 held by Democrats. In order for Democrats to gain control of the Senate, they would need to pick up at least three seats if Joe Biden wins the presidency (since the vice president serves as the tiebreaker in the Senate). If President Trump is re-elected, Democrats would need to pick up four seats to take control. Some key Senate races to watch include Maine, North Carolina, Arizona, Colorado, and Iowa.
In the House of Representatives, Democrats currently hold a majority with 232 seats compared to the GOP’s 197 seats. In order for Democrats to maintain control of the House, they will need to defend their majority and potentially pick up additional seats. Some key House races to watch include districts in Texas, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and California.
The outcome of the Senate and House races will have a major impact on the legislative agenda of the next administration, as well as on key issues such as healthcare, the economy, and climate change. With so much at stake, voters will need to carefully consider the candidates and their platforms before heading to the polls on November 5.
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