Senate map heavily favors Republicans, with closely watched races in Ohio and Montana

Republicans need to flip two seats to assure their control of the Senate, and with West Virginia's open seat a virtually guaranteed pick-up, all eyes are on Montana and Ohio.

In the House, Democrats are in a strong position but whoever wins is expected to hold another slim majority.

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