The Shomari Figures win on Tuesday might still play a pivotal role in the House majority, which might not be determined until later this week.

With the victory by Shomari Figures, Alabama will most likely have two Black representatives in Congress at the same time for the first time in its history.

The loss of seats in Ohio, Montana and West Virginia tipped the balance of power in the upper house of the US Congress.

Republicans on Saturday were close to clinching control of the U.S. House of Representatives, a critical element for President-elect Donald Trump to advance his agenda when he returns to the White House in January.

GOP picks up seats in Ohio and West Virginia to give them control of the upper chamber – a turn of events Democrats had feared for months