The Republican National Convention is abuzz with anticipation, not only for Donald Trump and his new running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, but also for Senate candidates who are seen as crucial in securing a GOP majority in Congress. While Democratic candidates in competitive Senate races have been outperforming President Joe Biden in polls, Republicans are optimistic that the momentum favoring Trump will help close the gaps and potentially expand their playing field this year.
Virginia and New Mexico are among the states where Republicans are eyeing Senate races. In Virginia, GOP Senate nominee Hung Cao is vying for a seat in a state that Biden won by 10 points in 2020. Meanwhile, in New Mexico, Nella Domenici, the GOP nominee, is in a tight race with Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich.
