The 2024 congressional races are just as crucial as the presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Several sleeper races could determine which party wins a majority in the House or Senate, impacting the next president’s agenda. In Texas, Democratic Rep. Colin Allred is challenging Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, who is fighting to hold on to his seat. In Nebraska, independent Dan Osborn is giving two-term Republican Sen. Deb Fischer a tough competition. In Maryland, Republican Larry Hogan is trying to defy gravity and win a Senate seat in a deep-blue state. In Florida, Democrats hope to oust Sen. Rick Scott, while Pennsylvania’s 10th District sees incumbent Rep. Scott Perry facing a serious threat in a close race.
In Virginia’s 2nd District, first-term Rep. Jen Kiggans is being challenged by Democrat Missy Cotter Smasal in a bellwether race for Republican support. In Wisconsin’s 3rd District, controversial GOP freshman Derrick Van Orden faces a challenge from Democrat Rebecca Cooke. Texas’ 34th District tests whether Latinos are drifting toward the GOP, with Democratic Rep. Vicente Gonzalez facing a challenge from Mayra Flores. In California’s 47th District, an open seat in Newport Beach is being contested by former California state legislator Scott Baugh and state Sen. Dave Min. These races highlight the fluidity and unpredictability of the 2024 congressional elections.
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