Senate Republicans secured a majority by flipping seats in Ohio and West Virginia, giving them control of legislation and nominations under the next president. Democrats had banked on incumbent strength and external spending to hold red states, but Republicans outperformed in critical races. The GOP will also see a new Senate leader as Mitch McConnell steps down, with John Thune and John Cornyn competing for the role. Speaker Mike Johnson hinted at a strong night for the GOP.
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00:00It's Benzinga bringing Wall Street to Main Street.
00:02Senate Republicans secured a majority by flipping seats in Ohio and West Virginia,
00:07giving them control of legislation and nominations under the next president.
00:11Democrats had baked out incumbent strength and external spending to hold red states,
00:16but Republicans outperformed in critical races.
00:19The GOP will also see a new Senate leader as Mitch McConnell steps down,
00:24with John Thune and John Cornyn competing for the role.
00:27Speaker Mike Johnson hit it a strong night for the GOP.