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McConnell, Schumer reelected as party leaders in Senate as balance of power hangs in limbo

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Sens. Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer were reelected as the heads of their parties in the Senate, though it's too early to tell which one will become majority leader next year.

Control of the Senate hinges on two Georgia run-off elections on Jan. 5. Democrats would have to win both in order to take control of the Senate for the first time since 2014.

In two private caucus meetings Tuesday on Capitol Hill, senators reaffirmed they want to keep their current leadership in place.

McConnell was reelected unanimously and audible applause was heard from outside the room where leadership elections took place, according to pool reports.

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