Republicans flipped West Virginia early in the night and added Ohio to their column around 11:30 p.m
By Kehinde Okeowo
The Republican Party has regained control of the United States Senate after four years in the minority.
This means the party is positioned to play a massive role in nominations and in looming policy battles.
This is regardless of whether former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris emerges victorious in the presidential race.
According to Fox News Republicans will hold at least 51 seats, enough for an outright majority.
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The party flipped West Virginia early in the night and added Ohio to their column around 11:30 p.m. Republican Tim Sheehy has led in most recent polling in Montana, though it is too early for an official call there.
They have other possible pick-up opportunities in states like Wisconsin, Nevada, Michigan, Arizona and Pennsylvania. But Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) both won reelection, closing off a path for Democrats to offset their losses by flipping a GOP-held seat.
It’s not yet clear who will serve as the next Senate majority leader.
Republican leader, Mitch McConnell, who is the longest serving Senate leader in history, announced earlier this year that he would step down..
