Will the US Democratic Party reclaim the Senate... 'Republican strongholds are shaking'

CNN: 8 of 10 Senate Seats at Risk of Reelection Are Republican
Including Lindsey Graham and Susan Collins Facing Reelection Risk

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] In November this year, the United States has an election as important as the presidential election scheduled. It is the U.S. Senate election. Currently, in the U.S. Congress, the House of Representatives is controlled by the Democratic Party, while the Senate is controlled by the Republican Party. Even when President Donald Trump faced impeachment, he could remain confident because the Republicans held the majority in the Senate. However, as public opinion shifts, doubts have grown about whether the Republicans will maintain their majority in the Senate.

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CNN reported on the 31st of last month (local time) that there could be a significant shift in Senate seats in the November election this year. Changes in support for President Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, shifts in public opinion across the southern regions, and changing local sentiments toward incumbent Republican senators are factors. The Democratic Party can become the majority if it gains 3 to 4 seats currently held by Republicans in this year's Senate election. The possibility is considerable. Among the 10 districts where the re-election of incumbents is precarious, 8 are held by Republicans and 2 by Democrats.

Among the Democratic seats, Alabama and Michigan are vulnerable. Alabama is the most unstable district and has a high possibility of defeat. On the other hand, Michigan is at a disadvantage but still has a strong chance of retaining the seat.

In Colorado, Arizona, North Carolina, Maine, Iowa, Georgia, Montana, and South Carolina, incumbent Republican senators are predicted to face possible defeat. Among the six districts currently unstable, the incumbents are first-term senators. However, in Maine, where Senator Susan Collins is, the chances of winning are about even, and in South Carolina, where Senator Lindsey Graham is, there is a slight lead but it is not a situation to be complacent about.

The Senate election holds significant meaning intertwined with this year's presidential election results. Regardless of whether President Trump or candidate Biden becomes president, if neither controls both the Senate and the House, reforms may repeatedly be stalled. Conversely, if the presidential election results align with the congressional election results, reforms could accelerate.

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