Democrats Defy Odds: Senate Wins in Trump States
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Despite losing the presidential race in several swing states, Democratic Senate candidates outperformed Vice President Kamala Harris by winning key battleground states like Michigan, Wisconsin, and Nevada. This success highlights a rare instance of ticket-splitting, where voters chose different parties for Senate and presidential races. Democratic candidates managed to secure victories by distancing themselves from President Biden while promoting popular policies. Meanwhile, Republicans flipped the Senate but faced challenges in defeating incumbent Democrats, with some Republican candidates receiving fewer votes than Trump.