LOS ANGELES - On Saturday, Joe Biden won the presidency, defeating incumbent President Donald Trump in the 2020 race for the White House, according to projections by the Associated Press and FOX News.
Biden’s projected win catapults California Sen. Kamala Harris into a new role presiding over the Senate, with the ability to break any ties.Thirty-five Senate seats were up for grabs in the 2020 election.
In the wake of Election Day, the Senate stands split at 48-48. But Republicans lead in uncalled races in Alaska and North Carolina.
The ultimate Senate balance of power is likely to come down to what happens in the Georgia runoffs.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi addressed the state of the 2020 presidential election during her weekly news.