The Republican Party has won the US Senate elections, taking 51 seats out of 100, while the Democratic Party took 42 seats, the Associated Press reports.
“The Republicans have gained control of the US Senate, taking back the chamber for the first time in four years. This gives the GOP a large center of power in Washington and a leading role in approving the next president’s Cabinet, as well as any Supreme Court justice if a vacancy occurs,” the report said.
Seven other senatorial candidates have not yet been named.
Also, the Republican Party is leading in the House of Representatives elections and has already taken 187 seats out of 435, while the Democratic Party has 163 seats. Another 85 winners will be announced later.
