The 2024 presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is drawing attention, but control of Congress is also a key factor. Several sleeper races for Congress could determine which party gains a majority in the House or Senate, impacting the next president’s agenda. In Texas, Democratic Rep. Colin Allred is challenging Sen. Ted Cruz, while in Nebraska, independent Dan Osborn is giving Sen. Deb Fischer a run for her money. Republican Larry Hogan is an underdog in the Maryland Senate race, and Democrats hope to unseat Sen. Rick Scott in Florida.
In Pennsylvania, Rep. Scott Perry faces a tough challenge from Democrat Janelle Stelson, while in Virginia’s 2nd District, first-term Rep. Jen Kiggans is under pressure from Democrat Missy Cotter Smasal. GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden is facing a contentious race in Wisconsin, and in Texas’ 34th District, Democratic Rep. Vicente Gonzalez is up against Mayra Flores, who is aligning with far-right sentiments.
Republicans are eyeing an open seat in California’s 47th District, where state Sen. Dave Min is running against former GOP chair Scott Baugh. These races will be crucial in determining the balance of power in Congress and could have a significant impact on the political landscape in the coming years.
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