Republicans will regain control of the Senate after capturing at least two Democratic-held seats on Tuesday, essentially giving the GOP majority control for the first time since losing it in the 2020 election cycle.

Car salesman Bernie Moreno unseated incumbent Sherrod Brown in Ohio while Jim Justice coasted to victory in West Virginia.

Joe Manchin III. West Virginia is the first of several states where Democrats see their slim hold on the chamber at serious risk. Just a handful of seats, or as little as one, could tip the balance in either the House or the Senate. WASHINGTON ...

The seat was left largely uncontested by Democrats after Sen. Joe Manchin announced last year he would not seek reelection.

Republican wins in Ohio and West Virginia put the party two seats ahead in the race for control of the U.S. Senate. Republican businessman Bernie Moreno beat incumbent Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, improving Republican chances of taking back control of the Senate.