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Democrats are vying to take back control of the Senate for the first time since 2014, when they lost the chamber in a Tea Party wave.
Democrats entered the night feeling bullish about their chances heading, but Republicans are performing better than expected. Of the nearly 30 races called as of Wednesday morning, only two vulnerable incumbents have been ousted — one Democrat and one Republican.
The Hill is also tracking House races here, and the fight for the White House here. Track live coverage of the Senate races below.
Key races remain close, injecting uncertainty majority battle
3:30 a.m.
The Hill is wrapping up its live coverage of the Senate fight.
With several key Senate races still in limbo as of 3 a.m. Wednesday, the battle for the majority could be poised to drag on for days if not weeks.
Based on the races that have called, both Republicans and Democrats both hold 47 Senate seats. Votes are still being tallied in five seats and the special election in Georgia, where Sen. Kelly Loeffler
Kelly LoefflerState-level Republicans wracked by division after Trump's loss Limbaugh falsely says Biden didn't win legitimately while reacting to inauguration Suburbs pose challenge for GOP in post-Trump era MORE is trying to hold on, is going to a January 5 run off.

Of the five seats that have not yet been called four are controlled Republicans: Alaska, Georgia, North Carolina and Maine. One, Michigan, is currently held by Democratic Sen. Gary Peters
Gary PetersSenate committee advances Biden's DHS pick despite Republican pushback The Hill's Morning Report - President Biden, Vice President Harris begin work today Two Senate committees vow probe of security failure during Capitol riots MORE.

Check back at TheHill.com for updates on those races throughout Wednesday and the days ahead.
Kelly flips Arizona Senate seat
3:17 a.m.
Democratic Senate nominee Mark Kelly won the Arizona Senate race, with the Associated Press calling the race after 2 a.m. eastern time on Wednesday.
Kelly's victory gives Democrats their second pick up of the cycle and underscores just how far the once red states shifted into purple territory.
Kelly defeated Sen. Martha McSally
Martha Elizabeth McSallyState-level Republicans wracked by division after Trump's loss Cindy McCain on possible GOP censure: 'I think I'm going to make T-shirts' Arizona state GOP moves to censure Cindy McCain, Jeff Flake MORE. McSally initially ran for Senate in 2018, but lost. She was then appointed to the state's other seat.

Daines fends off upset in Montana
1:56 a.m.
GOP Sen. Steve Daines
Steven (Steve) David DainesOVERNIGHT ENERGY: Biden's Interior Department temporarily blocks new drilling on public lands | Group of GOP senators seeks to block Biden moves on Paris, Keystone | Judge grants preliminary approval for 0M Flint water crisis settlement Group of GOP senators seeks to block Biden moves on Paris, Keystone Biden recommits US to Paris climate accord MORE held off an upset in Montana early Wednesday morning, winning a second term to the Senate.

Daines was running against Montana Gov. Steve Bullock
Steve BullockBiden's identity politics do a disservice to his nominees Senate Democrat: Party's message to rural voters is 'really flawed' Ducey to lead Republican governors MORE in a red state that has populist leanings that Democrats were hoping would make it ripe to be flipped into their column.

Bullock took an early lead in the polls on Tuesday night, but Daines and Trump ultimately shot up to the front as votes came in. The Associated Press called the race for Daines just before 2 a.m. Wednesday.
Ernst wins in Iowa
12:41 a.m.
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst
Joni Kay ErnstSenate GOP signals it's likely to acquit Trump for second time Just five GOP senators vote Trump impeachment trial is constitutional Senate committee advances Biden's DHS pick despite Republican pushback MORE won reelection in Iowa early Wednesday morning, beating back a Democratic attempt to flip her seat.
Ernst's victory underscores the narrowing path Democrats have to winning back control of the Senate, despite high hopes going into Election Day.
Ernst defeated Theresa Greenfield, with the Associated Press calling the race at 12:37 a.m. eastern time.
12:41 a.m.
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst

Ernst's victory underscores the narrowing path Democrats have to winning back control of the Senate, despite high hopes going into Election Day.
Ernst defeated Theresa Greenfield, with the Associated Press calling the race at 12:37 a.m. eastern time.
Georgia Senate race going to January runoff
11:14 p.m.
The Georgia special election is heading to an early January run off after no candidate won a majority Tuesday night.
Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R) and Democratic challenger the Rev. Raphael Warnock are are expected to advance to a run-off election after they had more than 28 percent of the vote on Tuesday night.
If neither party wins outright control of the Senate on election night, the Georgia race could help determine who controls the chamber next year.
GOP holds onto Kansas seat
11:12 p.m.
Rep. Roger Marshall
Roger W. MarshallOVERNIGHT ENERGY: Biden's Interior Department temporarily blocks new drilling on public lands | Group of GOP senators seeks to block Biden moves on Paris, Keystone | Judge grants preliminary approval for 0M Flint water crisis settlement Group of GOP senators seeks to block Biden moves on Paris, Keystone The Hill's Morning Report - Biden takes office, calls for end to 'uncivil war' MORE won the open Kansas Senate race, keeping the seat in Republican hands.

GOP Sen. Pat Roberts
Charles (Pat) Patrick RobertsSenate swears-in six new lawmakers as 117th Congress convenes Window quickly closing for big coronavirus deal Trump's controversial Fed nominee stalled after Senate setback MORE is retiring at the end of the year, putting the seat up for grabs.

The race was closer than expected throughout the final stretch, and Democrats viewed it as a state they could potentially flip if there was a wave. But Marshall defeated Barbara Bollier, a Kansas state senator, former state representative and doctor.
GOP flips Alabama Senate seat
10:29 p.m.
Republicans defeated Democratic Sen. Doug Jones (Ala.), handing them their first pickup of the night.
Jones, who won the seat during a 2017 special election, was widely viewed as likely to lose the seat in the ruby red state of Alabama to former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville.
Republicans viewed Alabama as their best pickup opportunity of the 12 seats being defended by Democrats.
Graham fends off upset in South Carolina
10:25 p.m.
GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham
Lindsey Olin GrahamSenators spar over validity of Trump impeachment trial Trump selects South Carolina lawyer for impeachment trial Democrats formally elect Harrison as new DNC chair MORE won reelection in South Carolina on Tuesday night, fending off an upset from Democratic nominee Jaime Harrison.

Graham, who is a close ally of President Trump
Donald TrumpBlinken holds first calls as Biden's secretary of State Senators discussing Trump censure resolution Dobbs: Republicans lost in 2020 because they 'forgot who was the true leader' MORE, found himself locked in a closer-than-expected race as Harrison broke fundraising records, leading the GOP senator to warn that he was getting "killed" financially.

But the Associated Press called the race for Graham shortly before 10 p.m. ET.
Hickenlooper wins in Colorado, handing Democrats first seat flip
9:41 p.m.
Former Gov. John Hickenlooper
John HickenlooperColorado delegation wants Biden to stop Space Command move to Alabama Moderates vow to 'be a force' under Biden Bipartisan Senate gang to talk with Biden aide on coronavirus relief MORE ousted GOP Sen. Cory Gardner
Cory GardnerOvernight Defense: Joint Chiefs denounce Capitol attack | Contractors halt donations after siege | 'QAnon Shaman' at Capitol is Navy vet Lobbying world Senate swears-in six new lawmakers as 117th Congress convenes MORE (Colo.) on Tuesday night, handing Democrats a key victory.


Hickenlooper's defeat of Gardner gives Democrats their first seat flip of the night. If Democratic nominee Joe Biden
Joe BidenDobbs: Republicans lost in 2020 because they 'forgot who was the true leader' Should deficits matter any more? Biden's Cabinet gradually confirmed by Senate MORE wins the White House, Democrats need a net pickup of three seats, or four seats for an outright majority.

Democrats lost the Colorado seat in 2014 when Gardner defeated then-Sen. Mark Udall
Mark Emery UdallHickenlooper ousts Gardner in Colorado, handing Democrats vital pickup Live updates: Democrats fight to take control of the Senate The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip MORE (Colo.). But Gardner, one of two GOP senators running in states carried by Hillary Clinton
Hillary Diane Rodham ClintonEverytown urges Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign over newly uncovered remarks Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed support on Facebook for violence against Democrats McConnell last spoke to Trump on Dec. 15 MORE in 2016, was viewed as the most vulnerable Republican senator on the ballot.


Sasse wins reelection
9:26 p.m.
Sen. Ben Sasse
Ben SasseJust five GOP senators vote Trump impeachment trial is constitutional Senate committee advances Biden's DHS pick despite Republican pushback Juan Williams: Let America be America MORE (R-Neb.) easily won reelection in the red state of Nebraska.

Sasse, viewed as a potential 2024 presidential contender, won despite recent high-profile spats with President Trump, most of which took place after the GOP senator won the state's primary.
Cornyn wins in Texas
9:26 p.m.
Sen. John Cornyn
John CornynSenate GOP signals it's likely to acquit Trump for second time Bush-, Obama-era officials urge Senate to swiftly confirm Biden's DHS pick Senate committee advances Biden's DHS pick despite Republican pushback MORE (R) won reelection in Texas, a red state that Democrats are hoping to one day move into their column.

Cornyn, an adviser to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell
Addison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellHumanist Report host criticizes 'conservative Democrats:' They 'hold more power' than progressives Dobbs: Republicans lost in 2020 because they 'forgot who was the true leader' Biden's Cabinet gradually confirmed by Senate MORE (R-Ky.), defeated Democratic nominee MJ Hegar.

Democrats haven't won a Senate race in Texas in a decades but they believe the demographics of the state are making it increasingly competitive.
Rounds wins in South Dakota
9:26 p.m.
Sen. Mike Rounds
Mike RoundsSenate GOP signals it's likely to acquit Trump for second time The Memo: Chances recede of GOP breaking with Trump The Hill's Morning Report - Biden: Focus on vaccine, virus, travel MORE (R) easily won reelection in South Dakota on Tuesday night, defeating Democrat Daniel Ahlers, a small-business owner who was a member of the South Dakota state legislature.

No. 2 Democrat wins in Illinois
8:52 p.m.
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dick DurbinOn The Money: GOP digs in on defending Trump tax cuts | Democrats bullish on raising minimum wage | Financial sector braces for Biden's consumer bureau pick Sen. Patrick Leahy returns home after being hospitalized Bush-, Obama-era officials urge Senate to swiftly confirm Biden's DHS pick MORE (D-Ill.) easily won reelection to the Senate on Tuesday night in Illinois.

Durbin, currently the minority whip, is expected to run for the party's No. 2 spot if Democrats win back the Senate majority.
Cotton wins in Arkansas
8:52 p.m.
Sen. Tom Cotton
Tom Bryant CottonSenate GOP signals it's likely to acquit Trump for second time The Economist hires former NYT editor who resigned following Cotton editorial The Hill's Morning Report - Biden argues for legislative patience, urgent action amid crisis MORE (R) easily won reelection in the deep-red state of Arkansas.

Cotton is viewed as a potential contender for the party's 2024 presidential nomination. Cotton, who first won in 2014 when he ousted then-Sen. Mark Pryor
Mark Lunsford PryorCotton glides to reelection in Arkansas Live updates: Democrats fight to take control of the Senate Lobbying world MORE, didn't have a Democratic opponent this cycle.

Coons wins in Deleware
8:52 p.m.
Sen. Chris Coons
Chris Andrew CoonsHawley files ethics counter-complaint against seven Democratic senators Moderates vow to 'be a force' under Biden Democrats seek answers on impact of Russian cyberattack on Justice Department, Courts MORE (D-Del.), a close ally of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, won reelection in Delaware.

Inhofe wins in Oklahoma
8:20 p.m.
Sen. James Inhofe
James (Jim) Mountain InhofeSenate GOP signals it's likely to acquit Trump for second time Overnight Defense: Austin takes helm at Pentagon | COVID-19 briefing part of Day 1 agenda | Outrage over images of National Guard troops in parking garage Senate confirms Austin to lead Pentagon under Biden MORE (R-Okla.) won reelection on Tuesday night, with The Associated Press calling the race at 8 p.m. EST immediately after polls closed.

Inhofe defeated Democratic challenger Abby Broyles, a 30-year-old attorney and television news reporter.
Reed wins in Rhode Island
8:20 p.m.
Sen. Jack Reed
Jack ReedOvernight Defense: Biden lifts Trump's transgender military ban | Democrats, advocates celebrate end of ban | 5,000 guardsmen staying in DC through mid-March Overnight Defense: Austin takes helm at Pentagon | COVID-19 briefing part of Day 1 agenda | Outrage over images of National Guard troops in parking garage Senate confirms Austin to lead Pentagon under Biden MORE (D-R.I.) easily won reelection defeating Republican challenger Allen Waters, a political newcomer who lost the support of Rhode Island’s Republican Party in June after reports surfaced that he was arrested in 2019 for an alleged domestic incident.
Booker wins in New Jersey

Booker wins in New Jersey
8:20 p.m.
Sen. Cory Booker
Cory BookerNew sitcom follows 'The Rock' as he runs for president in 2032 What the shift in Senate control means for marijuana policy reform Democrats seek answers on impact of Russian cyberattack on Justice Department, Courts MORE (D-N.J.), who made a failed bid for his party's presidential nomination, won reelection on Tuesday night.

Booker was considered a safe bet for reelection and defeated Republican challenger Rik Mehta, with The Associated Press calling the race at 8 p.m. EST.
Shaheen wins in New Hampshire
8:20 p.m.
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
Cynthia (Jeanne) Jeanne ShaheenModerates vow to 'be a force' under Biden Bipartisan Senate gang to talk with Biden aide on coronavirus relief Bipartisan group of senators: The election is over MORE (D-N.H.) won a third term in the Senate, according to a projection from The Associated Press, defeating army veteran and political newcomer Corky Messner.

Markey wins in Massachusetts
8:20 p.m.
Sen. Ed Markey
Ed MarkeyHillicon Valley: Raimondo wades into 230 debate | Google cuts donations to election result deniers | House GOP unveils tech plan Markey questions Facebook on 'failed commitment' to stop recommending political groups Biden expands on Obama ethics pledge MORE (D) easily won reelection in Massachusetts on Tuesday night, months after he fended off a primary challenge from Rep. Joe Kennedy
Joseph (Joe) Patrick KennedyFive centrist Democrats oppose Pelosi for Speaker in tight vote LIVE COVERAGE: House votes to name Speaker Government spending bill to include bipartisan energy provisions MORE (D-Mass.).


Markey is projected to defeat Republican nominee Kevin O’Connor, an attorney, and win a second full term in the Senate. Markey was on a glide path in the deep blue state after the early September primary fight.
McConnell wins reelection
8:05 p.m.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is projected to win a seventh term.
McConnell is expected to run again for GOP leader, though with control of the Senate still in limbo it remains unclear if he would be majority or minority leader. McConnell has been GOP leader since 2007 and majority leader since 2015.
McConnell defeated Democratic nominee Amy McGrath. Democrats had hoped McConnell's high disapproval numbers in the state and a recent statewide gubernatorial win would make the GOP leader vulnerable to an ousting.
But McConnell was viewed as the front-runner, with AP calling the race at 8:01 p.m.
Polls close in swath of states
8:01 p.m.
Polls are closing in several Senate states at 8 p.m., even as many races remain too close to call.
Polls are closing in part or all of more than 20 states, as well as Washington, D.C.
Those include Alabama, where Republicans view Sen. Doug Jones (D-Ala.) as their best shot at flipping a seat currently held by Democrats.
Polls are also closing in part of Michigan, Texas and Kansas. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) is trying to win reelection in Michigan, GOP Sen. John Cornyn is running in Texas and Republicans are trying to hold onto retiring Sen. Pat Roberts's seat in Kansas.
Polls are also closing in Maine, where Democrats are hoping to oust GOP Sen. Susan Collins
Susan Margaret CollinsSenators discussing Trump censure resolution Senate GOP signals it's likely to acquit Trump for second time Just five GOP senators vote Trump impeachment trial is constitutional MORE with Democratic nominee Sara Gideon.

Capito wins in West Virginia
7:35 p.m.
GOP Sen. Shelley Moore Capito

West Virginia has moved increasingly into the Republican column in recent years and Capito was expected to easily win her race.
Most polls close in North Carolina
7:35 p.m.
Most polls are closing in North Carolina, where Democrats are hoping to unseat Sen. Thom Tillis
Thomas (Thom) Roland TillisSenate GOP signals it's likely to acquit Trump for second time Senate committee advances Biden's DHS pick despite Republican pushback Democrat Jeff Jackson jumps into North Carolina Senate race MORE (R-N.C.).

Most polls in the state are closing at 7:30 p.m., but election results could be slower after hours at four polling locations in the state were extended.
In addition to North Carolina, polls closed in Ohio and West Virginia.
Warner wins in Virginia
7:14 p.m.
Democratic Sen. Mark Warner
Mark Robert WarnerModerates vow to 'be a force' under Biden The next pandemic may be cyber — How Biden administration can stop it Bipartisan Senate gang to talk with Biden aide on coronavirus relief MORE easily won reelection in Virginia on Tuesday night.

The Associated Press called the race for Warner at 7:01 p.m., a minute after polls closed in Virginia at 7 p.m.
The smooth path for Warner is a 180 from 2014, where Warner barely fended off an upset from former chairman of the Republican National Committee Ed Gillespie in a closer-than-expected election night.
Polls close in first key races
7 p.m.
Polls are closing in several states at 7 p.m., including some races that could determine which party controls the majority.
Polls are closing statewide in Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia and Vermont.
South Carolina and Georgia are considered two states to watch as Democrats try to flip GOP-controlled seats in their quest to win back the majority.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is trying to fend off an upset from Democratic nominee Jaime Harrison in South Carolina.
Meanwhile, GOP Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler are on the ballot in Georgia, where strategists are watching to see if one or both races goes to a Jan. 5 runoff.
Democratic Sen. Mark Warner is on the ballot in Virginia, but expected to easily win reelection.
Polls are also closing at 7 p.m. in the parts of Kentucky and Indiana in the Central time zone, as well as the part of Florida is in the Eastern time zone.
First polls close
6 p.m.
The first polls of the night are closing at 6 p.m. in parts of Indiana and Kentucky, in a start of what could be a weeks-long wait to find out which party controls the Senate majority.
Polls are closing in parts of the state in the Eastern time zone, while parts of the states in the Central time zone won't close until 7 p.m. EST.
Polls are closing in parts of the state in the Eastern time zone, while parts of the states in the Central time zone won't close until 7 p.m. EST.
Indiana doesn't have a Senate seat up this cycle, but Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is vying for his seventh Senate term in Kentucky as he runs against Democratic nominee Amy McGrath.
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