The 2024 election is not only about the presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump but also about control of both chambers of Congress. Several sleeper races could determine which party wins a majority in the House or Senate, impacting the next president’s agenda. These races are influenced by factors like voter turnout and candidate appeal despite party affiliation.
Nine key races to watch include the Texas Senate race where Democrat Colin Allred is challenging incumbent Ted Cruz, the Nebraska Senate race where independent Dan Osborn is competing against Republican Deb Fischer, and the Maryland Senate race where Republican Larry Hogan is facing off against Democrat Angela Alsobrooks.
In Florida, Democrats hope to oust Senator Rick Scott, while in Pennsylvania’s 10th District, incumbent Scott Perry faces a strong challenge from Democrat Janelle Stelson. Virginia’s 2nd District and Wisconsin’s 3rd District are also important bellwether races for party performance.
The Texas 34th District race will test whether Latinos are drifting towards the GOP, and California’s 47th District race presents an opportunity for Republicans to flip a once-Republican stronghold. These races highlight the fluid nature of the upcoming election and the potential for surprises on election night.
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