US Senate Elections Results 2024 Live Updates: Republicans take Senate majority for first time in 4 years

US Senate Elections 2024 Live: Republicans reclaimed control of the US Senate on Tuesday, flipping key seats previously held by Democrats and ending four years of Democratic leadership. One of the most decisive wins came in Nebraska, where Republican Senator Deb Fischer successfully defended her seat against a strong challenge from independent candidate Dan Osborn, securing the GOP majority. Republicans also gained a crucial seat in West Virginia, where Governor Jim Justice won the race for the seat held by retiring Democrat Joe Manchin. Despite their efforts to hold the majority, Democrats were unable to flip enough seats. They targeted Republican Senators Ted Cruz of Texas and Rick Scott of Florida, but both incumbents won re-election, helping to solidify the Republican majority.