The 2024 presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is dominating the narrative, but control of Congress is also crucial. Several sleeper races could determine which party wins a majority in the House or Senate, impacting the next president’s agenda. In Texas, Democratic Rep. Colin Allred is challenging Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, who is facing a tough battle to retain his seat. In Nebraska, mechanic and Navy veteran Dan Osborn is giving Republican Sen. Deb Fischer a run for her money with his independent populist campaign. Republican Larry Hogan is trying to defy the odds in deep-blue Maryland by running for Senate against Angela Alsobrooks. Democrats in Florida are hoping to oust Sen. Rick Scott, despite the state’s Republican leanings.
In Pennsylvania, Rep. Scott Perry, a far-right incumbent, is facing a serious challenge from Democrat Janelle Stelson. Virginia’s 2nd District will be an early bellwether for Republican performance on election night, with Rep. Jen Kiggans facing Democrat Missy Cotter Smasal. GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden is trying to hang on in Wisconsin’s 3rd District against Democrat Rebecca Cooke. In Texas’ 34th District, Democratic Rep. Vicente Gonzalez is facing a challenge from Mayra Flores, highlighting the Latino vote’s potential shift towards the GOP. The open seat in California’s 47th District is being contested by Republican Scott Baugh and Democrat Dave Min, with the GOP hoping to flip the district in a traditionally blue area.
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