Republicans appear poised to retain a narrow Senate majority after winning a number of tough races and with others remaining too close to call.
The GOP currently holds a 53-47 seat majority (with 2 independents — Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont — caucusing with Democrats).
Democrats need to win four seats to flip the chamber after Alabama Sen. Doug Jones lost to Republican Tommy Tuberville, the former Auburn football coach. Jones’ reelection chances were always tough competing in a state that overwhelmingly backs President Trump.
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