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Will Republicans keep the Senate? Here’s how to keep score tonight

By Timothy P. Carney
Published November 6, 2018 3:23pm ET
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Will Republicans keep the Senate? Here’s how to keep score tonight
U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-Texas, left, and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, right, take part in a debate for the Texas U.S. Senate, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, in San Antonio. | (Tom Reel/AP)

There are 35 U.S. Senate elections today. After tonight, either Republicans or Democrats could end up with a majority. Currently, Republicans hold 51 seats and Democrats hold 49 seats (technically, one is an incumbent).

As results come in after polls close tonight, there are plenty of ways to keep score in the race for Senate control. Here’s the simplest way to look at it:

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