Democrats Favored To Win Seats In U.S. House, Senate

Democrats Favored To Win Seats In U.S. House, Senate

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The video discusses the 470 down-ballot races across the U.S. that will shape the 117th Congress. In the Senate, 35 seats are contested, with Democrats aiming to gain a majority. Key races include those in Arizona, Maine, Colorado, and the traditionally Republican South. Democrats are also challenging seats in deep red states like Texas and Kentucky. Meanwhile, Democrats defend seats in Alabama and Michigan. A Democratic majority could lead to Chuck Schumer becoming the Senate Majority Leader. In the House, all 435 seats are up for reelection, with Democrats expected to expand their majority.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Senate race is highlighted as a key contest in Arizona?

Cory Gardner vs. John Hickenlooper

Tom Tillis vs. Cal Cunningham

Susan Collins vs. Sara Gideon

Martha McSally vs. Mark Kelly

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which state is Democrat Cal Cunningham challenging a Republican incumbent?

South Carolina

North Carolina

Georgia

Iowa

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the Democratic challenger facing Mitch McConnell in Kentucky?

Jon Ossoff

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Cal Cunningham

Jaime Harrison

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Democratic Senator is defending their seat in Alabama?

Doug Jones

Chuck Schumer

Nancy Pelosi

Gary Peters

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When will the 117th Congress be sworn in?

January 3rd

January 20th

December 31st

February 1st