Republicans Poised to Regain Control of U.S. Senate in Tight 2024 Elections

With 34 Senate seats up for grabs, the GOP is favored to shift the balance of power amid a closely contested presidential race.

Currently, Democrats hold a slim 51-49 majority in the Senate, but Republicans are expected to flip key seats in states like West Virginia and Montana.
Republicans need a net gain of one seat to control the Senate if Donald Trump wins the presidency, as his vice president would cast tie-breaking votes.
The Democrats face a challenging map, defending 23 of the 34 seats up for election, many in states Trump won in 2020.
Polls show Republican incumbents Ted Cruz in Texas and Rick Scott in Florida maintaining leads over their Democratic challengers.
The outcome of the Senate races will significantly impact legislative priorities, including potential extensions of Trump-era tax cuts and the future of the filibuster.