Michael Lawler, a Republican, is elected to the US House in the 17th Congressional District of New York, defeating the current representative, Sean Patrick Maloney.
Before Tuesday’s elections, the Republican and Democratic caucuses were evenly divided in the Senate, with vice president Kamala Harris able to break ties when necessary.
Republicans presently hold a majority in three swing states, so if they win one more, they will have a majority.
Republican Blake Masters is trailing Democrat Mark Kelly in Arizona, although just 63% of the ballots have been counted.
Georgia’s election is too close to call, and if neither candidate receives 50% of the vote, a runoff may be held on December 6.
The incumbents have won Ohio, New Hampshire, and Colorado’s projected competitive senate races.
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