Sentences with phrase «seat numeric majority»
But since Democrats won both of Tuesday's races, they now have a one - seat numeric majority.
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Democrats won two special elections Tuesday to secure a one - seat numeric majority in the Senate.
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After those elections are held, and assuming Democrats win both seats, the party would have a numeric majority in the chamber.
The fundraiser comes two days before a special election that will fill two seats in the chamber and potentially give Democrats a numeric majority.
Senate Democrats retained two open seats in a Tuesday special election, giving them a numeric 32 - member majority in the chamber, but Sen. Simcha Felder will continue to conference with Republicans, keeping the GOP in control.
Benjamin is the heavy favorite to win the seat, but Democrats are eagerly anticipating his victory given it will lead to a numeric majority for enrolled Democrats in the Senate.
If Democrats win both seats they'll have a numeric majority and a chance to take over the Senate for the first time since 2009.
Democrats will have a numeric one - seat majority in the 63 - seat Senate following Tuesday's victories.
With a victory, Democrats would have a numeric majority in the 63 - seat Senate, though Republicans, led by John J. Flanagan of Long Island, have been clinging to power by dint of the continuing defection of Simcha Felder, a Democrat from Brooklyn who sits and votes with the Republicans.
Cuomo has also pushed for two Democrats to win open Senate seats in an April 24 special election, giving the party a numeric majority potentially in the Senate.
«Today's wins will once again give Democrats a numeric majority, and come November we will win even more seats,» Senate Democratic spokesman Mike Murphy said before the polls closed Tuesday.
«Today's wins will once again give Democrats a numeric majority and come November we will win even more seats,» said Senate Democratic spokesman Mike Murphy.
Four Republican senators have announced plans to retire since Democrats won two Senate special elections last week to win a numeric majority in the 63 - seat chamber.