Republicans have clinched the majority in the US Senate, marking a significant shift in power in Washington. With 52 seats secured and a Republican leader yet to be chosen, the GOP will take control of the chamber when the new Congress convenes in January.
This victory for Republicans comes amidst a still undecided fate for the House of Representatives, where the GOP is fighting to maintain its narrow majority.
The new GOP-controlled Senate is poised to support President Donald Trump's agenda and continue reshaping the judiciary with more conservative judges.
The Republican momentum began early on election night with West Virginia Governor Jim Justice projected to win the Senate seat left vacant by retiring Democrat-turned-independent Senator Joe Manchin.
In Ohio, Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown, a three-term incumbent, lost his reelection bid in a state that has shifted from a political bellwether to a solidly red stronghold. Businessman Bernie Moreno, a strong Trump supporter, will take over the Senate seat.
Additionally, in Montana, Republican businessman Tim Sheehy, a retired Navy SEAL, defeated three-term Democratic Senator Jon Tester in a closely watched race.
The Republican victory in the Senate sets the stage for a new chapter in US politics, with implications for the direction of the country and the Trump administration's priorities.
