Democrats notch early wins in key Senate races as Republicans fight to keep control

Washington, Nov 4 (UNI) Democrats picked up three early victories in battleground Senate races on Election Night, giving the party a strong start as Republicans work to defend their majority, as per CBS news reported. There are 35 Senate seats up for election in the midterms. Republicans currently hold a 53-47 majority, and Democrats need a net gain of four seats to take control. The biggest win came in North Carolina, where former Gov. Roy Cooper defeated Republican Michael Whatley, as per CBS news . The race is a flip for Democrats. Sen. Thom Tillis, a Republican, chose not to…