US Election 2020: Democrats projected to gain majority in US Senate; here's what to expect

On Election day in United States, apart from Donald Trump and Joe Biden contesting for president, 35 US Senate seats are up for grabs because entire House of Representatives and one-third of seats in upper house are decided by voters. Of 35 seats decided by voters, currently, Republicans are holding 23 and 12 are Democratic-held seats. However, Democrats are w favoured to emerge victorious in 14 hotly contested seats in US Senate and acquire full control of Congress on vember 4 even though final results might be available after a few days.

While top Republican in Congress, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has showcased optimism and insisted that his party would continue to hold same majority in house, three npartisan US elections forecasters are predicting orwise. As per Center for Politics at University of Virginia, Cook Political Report and Inside Elections, Democrats could emerge with as many as 55 of total 100 seats in Senate.

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What happens if Democrats win in Senate?

If this happens, Democrats would hold majority for first time in a decade in both 100-seat Senate and 435-seat House of Representatives, where y are expected to retain control. This projected win would help in revamping US politics if Democratic Challenger Joe Biden also claims victory. Even though Senate is projected to fall short of a definite majority of 60 seats, a Democratic Senate would aid Biden’s legislative nda.

Democratic candidates have majorly focussed ir campaigns on safeguarding Affordable Care Act and ramping efforts to combat COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, Republicans have focussed on ecomy and preventing Democrats to hold majority in Senate that could pursue progressive legislation with Biden’s presidency. As per NBC News predictions, Democrats are expected to lose one seat in Alabama while Republicans will also vacate Michigan. 

five Republicans in competitive races in US Senate include Susan Collins of Maine, Cory Gardner of Colorado, Martha McSally of Arizona, Thom Tillis of rth Carolina and Joni Ernst of Iowa.

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