The five most important Senate races to watch in 2024
In less than two weeks, the 2024 presidential election will begin with the Republican Iowa caucus. Former president Donald Trump will likely dominate in the heavily white churchgoing state. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden faces no legitimate challenge in the Democratic primary despite concerns about his age and low approval numbers.
But just as important as who wins the White House will be the makeup of the Senate, which will determine what types of cabinet officials and judicial nominees can be confirmed.
In 2022, Democrats staved off the worst possible outcomes when they held all of their Senate seats and Sen John Fetterman flipped Pennsylvania’s Senate seat for them, giving them a 51-seat majority. Republicans for their part nominated a
