GOP in a position of strength to retain majority in the Senate

The first victories in the Senate's main battlefield states pave the way for Republicans to sit in the Senate and even to widen their majority, putting the hopes of the Democrats to tip the Senate even further.

Republicans have won a major victory over businessman Mike Braun. Joe DonnellyJoseph (Joe) Simon DonnellyTrump says he wants to unite the country "finally". Sanders, Conway, appearing at the Trump rally. Trump's final argument describes the referendum mid-term as a referendum on his White House. MORE (Ind.) – Mark the first red Democratic state to lose Tuesday and give the Senate GOP a swift reversal.

Meanwhile in Florida, Gov. Rick Scott (right) is one step ahead of Sen. Bill NelsonClarence (Bill) William NelsonPuerto Rico voters could decide on races in Florida Polling stations close to Miami briefly missed ballots during early voting The Senate's highest seats are most likely to tip over MORE (D), with more than 90% of the constituencies reported, but there is still a lot of votes, including in the densely populated counties of the south of the state.

A premature defeat at Nelson would make it almost impossible for the Democrats to win the Senate, which would have caused trouble for his colleagues, the other incumbents of the Red State running for office in states that President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump pauses Missouri campaign rally after woman collapse Fox News hosts join Trump at Missouri campaign rally, Nate Silver during the final screenings at mid-week course: "Democrats need two things to go wrong" to lose the house MORE gained by bigger margins in 2016.

The Democrats entered the election day by seeking to defend seats in 10 states that Trump won in 2016, fighting them a tough battle to take over the Senate or even maintain the current GOP majority of 51-49.

Heidi Heitkamp (N.D.) and Claire McCaskill (Mo.) are among the defenders of the difficult re-election complicated by Trump's recent campaign for their GOP challengers.

The Democrats received good news on Tuesday night. Sen. Joe ManchinJoseph (Joe) ManchinThe Senate seats most likely to incite Dems to fight for political life praise their support for border security Election Day: A guide for viewers hour by hour MORE (D-W.Va.) Blocked Attorney General Patrick Morrisey in what was supposed to be a competitive race.

In the meantime, Sen. Tim KaineTimothy (Tim) Michael KaineObama surprises Dem's campaign office staff with donuts. Former GOP Senator Warner Supports Virginia Democrat Party, While Dave Brat Former GOP Senator Supports Virginia House PLUS Democrat Party (D-Va.) And Sherrod BrownSherrod Campbell's final speech BrownTrump describes the mid-term negotiations as a referendum on his White House election day: Cordray guides the viewer hour by hour, De Gine, wins 5 points in the governor's run of the day. Ohio: poll MORE (D-Ohio) was reelected easily and voters in New Jersey decided to send Sen. Bob MenendezRobert (Bob) MenendezTrump reduces the goal of refugees to 30,000, he must respect it. Blame the Senate, not the FBI, for the parody of Kavanaugh Dems urges tech companies to remove 3D shots of firearms. return to Washington for another six-year term.

But with the loss of Donnelly, Democrats should lead the board in hasty races where they play defense, in addition to toppling three Senate seats since Republicans control the White House, which gives vice – President Pence the power to vote in a tie in the Senate if necessary.

Arizona, Nevada, Tennessee and Texas were considered potential Democratic collections.

But Tennessee was quickly put out of reach of Democrats with Rep. Marsha BlackburnMarsha BlackburnThe Senate seats most likely to overthrow Watch live: Trump holds an election rally in the Tennessee region Legislators, forecasters: polling day to win MORE (R-Tenn.) Defeated former Gov. Phil Bredesen (D) after occupying first place in the polls before Tuesday.

The first results obtained in Texas give hope to the Democrats. With the loss of Donnelly and the victory of Blackburn, the power of the Democrats in power must include Texas.

Sen. Ted CruzRafael (Ted) Edward CruzEva Longoria supports the Democratic party in the Texas House race Cruz rejects Jim Carrey's "vampire" attack: "Everyone knows the dead vote" Democrat's "Crystal Ball" Sabato: Dems will win more than 30 seats, GOP settled retain the Senate MORE (R-Texas) is right behind the Democratic Representative. Beto O 'RourkeRobert (Beto) Francis O'RourkeEva Longoria supports the Democratic Party in the Texas House race Cruz rejects Jim Carrey's "vampire" attack: "Everyone knows the vote of the dead." Crystal Ball Sabato: Dems will win more than 30 seats, GOP ready to keep the Senate MORE in the first returns in the Lone Star State.

Donnelly's loss also gives Republicans more room for error in Arizona and Nevada, two states where Democrats hope to win GOP party seats.

Rep. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) Had a slight lead over Rep. Martha McSallyMartha Elizabeth McSallyThe legal struggles for the right to vote curtail the already tight races Sinema blames McSally for leading a "defamation" campaign centered on the Taliban's commentary in 2003 The Arizona Senate stands out virtually : a poll MORE (R-Ariz.) Approaching Tuesday as they fight to succeed Sen, who is retiring. Jeff FlakeJeffrey (Jeff) Lane FlakeLegal fights for the right to vote and tightens the already tight races Ryan divides with Trump on citizenship of the birthright: Kasich: "I do not know" if I run for the COUNCIL presidency. (R-Ariz.). If Sinema wins, it would be the first time since 1988 that Arizona has elected a Democrat in the Senate.

At the same time, Democrats played a leading role among Nevada's first voters, where they feel optimistic about their ability to overthrow Sen. Dean HellerDean Arthur HellerThe countdown to the elections: Trump presents his mid-term referendum on the presidency | Senate seats most likely to tip | A high turnout raises Dem's hope | Controversy over Trump announcement | Weather forecasts head for key states | The GM will monitor the votes in 19 states. Poll: Rosen leads Heller by 4 points in the Nevada Senate race The Senate's highest seats are most likely to tip OVER (R-Nev.), The only Republican senator to be re-elected in a state won by the Democratic presidential candidate Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonTrump Pauses Missouri's Election Campaign Rally After Woman's Collapse Eva Longoria Supports Democratic Party In Lodge Run At Texas House Feehery: Another Election At A Crossroads MORE in 2016.

But even if the Democrats won both countries, that would not be enough to win back the House because of Donnelly's defeat. Their road to power should also be exercised should include Texas.

And if the Democrats lose another seat in the Senate – the Heitkamp race is handicapped by Republicans – the Senate would be completely out of reach now that the Democrats have lost to Tennessee and the Republicans are controlling the White House.