The 2024 election is dominated by the presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, but control of Congress is also a key focus. Several sleeper races in Congress could determine which party wins a majority in the House or Senate, impacting the next president’s agenda. Some key races include Texas Senate where Rep. Colin Allred is challenging Sen. Ted Cruz, Nebraska Senate where Dan Osborn is giving Sen. Deb Fischer a tough fight, Maryland Senate where Larry Hogan is attempting to become the first Republican to win in decades, and Florida Senate where Democrats hope to oust Sen. Rick Scott.
In Pennsylvania’s 10th District, Rep. Scott Perry is facing a strong challenge from Democrat Janelle Stelson, while Virginia’s 2nd District will be an early indicator of Republican performance on election night. In Wisconsin’s 3rd District, controversial GOP freshman Rep. Derrick Van Orden is facing a challenge from Democrat Rebecca Cooke, and in Texas’ 34th District, Rep. Vicente Gonzalez is trying to hold on against Mayra Flores.
In California’s 47th District, an open seat in Newport Beach presents a potential opportunity for Republicans to flip a district. These races indicate a mix of factors, including voter turnout and candidates’ unique abilities, that could produce surprising results on election night.
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