mark kelly: US Senate elections 2022: Mark Kelly beats Republican Blake Masters in
Mark Kelly was re-elected to a complete term retaining the position in Democratic Party and defeating Republican Blake Masters’ effort.
Republicans saw the position as a potential pickup opportunity given the failing economy and President Joe Biden‘s low approval rating in the swing state. However, Kelly’s victory brings Democrats one seat closer to retaining their two-year Senate control.
In 2020, Joe Biden barely won the state, while Kelly who is a retired American astronaut led the bulk of public polls. The Republicans are currently focusing on Georgia’s December runoff election as their chance to win the Senate majority after Kelly’s advantage expanded as more ballots were counted.
The other significant race is in Nevada, where Republican Adam Laxalt was leading but is losing ground as mail-in ballots from Democratic-leaning areas of the state continue to be counted. Masters staked out more conservative positions on abortion during the Republican primary and then attempted to moderate his stance during the run-up to the general election, a shift that drew criticism from Kelly. Masters responded by trying to paint Kelly as too extreme on the issue.
Kelly’s victory might increase Democrats’ chances of retaining the other seat in the state, which Senator Kyrsten Sinema now holds.
FAQ
Q1. How many percent of votes did Mark Kelly get?
Mark Kelly got 21% votes in the election.
Q2. Who were the competitors of Mark Kelly in the election?
Blake Masters and Marc Victor were the competitors of Mark Kelly in the election.
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