From NBC News · The Politics Desk · · 1m 50s
Michigan and Alaska Senate races shift Senate control
Michigan and Alaska Senate races could decide Senate majority in critical election night drama.
In brief
Michigan and Alaska Senate races could decide Senate majority in critical election night drama. Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens' endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers and Alaska's disputed voter recruitment could determine Senate control. Originally reported by NBC News.
Michigan Senate race drama
Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers two days before the election.
“A lot of drama”
Alaska Senate race controversy
Democrat Mary Peltola's campaign recruited a candidate with the same name as GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan.
Senate control scenarios

Democrats could gain 49 seats if they hold Michigan and flip North Carolina and Maine.
Red states scenario
Democrats might win Ohio, Texas, Iowa, Kansas and Alaska in a blue tsunami scenario.
Michigan impact
If Democrats lose Michigan, they need to flip three double-digit Trump states instead of two.
Alaska timeline
Alaska counting continues through November 18 with certification by November 25.
Alaska investigation
The race is under state and federal investigation after a New York Times report.
Senate control stakes
Senate control could be decided in Alaska if the race is close.
Election day timeline
Alaska allows up to 15 days for absentee ballots to arrive postmarked by Election Day.
Trump's election eve speech
President Donald Trump spoke about election results at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Trump's election message
Trump called Democrats' candidates 'the most dangerous slate in American history'.
Trump's rally count
Trump held his final midterm rally in Kansas after 28 stops in the last month.
Senate race implications
Senate control could be decided by November 25 if Alaska race is close.
Election night uncertainty
A close race could lead to recount, court fight, and Senate control decision in December.
The big picture
Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens' endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers and Alaska's disputed voter recruitment could determine Senate control.


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