Not only are Republicans trying to regain control of the Senate, but they’re also trying to break a couple of decadeslong losing streaks along the way.
With riper takeover opportunities in West Virginia, Montana and Ohio, Republicans don’t have to win Maryland and Michigan to gain the two seats they need for a majority, but victories in those two reach states would likely add to the majority and be a morale booster for the GOP.
Republicans are also trying to break a long losing streak in the Pacific Northwest, having not had a GOP governor in Oregon or Washington since the 1980s.
