How many Democratic senators were there in 2012?
2012 United States Senate elections
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Leader’s seat | Nevada | Kentucky |
| Seats before | 51 | 47 |
| Seats after | 53 | 45 |
| Seat change | 2 | 2 |
Did the Democrats have the Senate in 2012?
The 2012 United States elections took place on November 6, 2012. Democratic President Barack Obama won election to a second term, though the Republican Party retained control of the House of Representatives. Democrats won a net gain of two Senate seats, retaining control of the chamber.
Who replaced Ted Kennedy Senate?
Scott Brown (politician)
| Scott Brown | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | Scott Philip Brown September 12, 1959 Kittery, Maine, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Gail Huff ( m. 1986) |
Who did Elizabeth Warren beat in Massachusetts?
The 2012 United States Senate election in Massachusetts was held in Massachusetts on November 6, 2012, Democrat Elizabeth Warren defeated incumbent Republican Senator Scott Brown.
Who was US President 2012 2014?
Presidency of Barack Obama
| Party | Democratic |
| Election | 2008 2012 |
| Seat | White House |
| Donald Trump → | |
| Seal of the President |
Who ran for Pres in 2012?
Incumbent Democratic President Barack Obama and his running mate, incumbent Vice President Joe Biden, were re-elected to a second term. They defeated the Republican ticket of businessman and former Governor Mitt Romney of Massachusetts and Representative Paul Ryan of Wisconsin.
Who did Elizabeth Warren replace in the Senate?
| Elizabeth Warren | |
|---|---|
| Assumed office January 3, 2013 Serving with Ed Markey | |
| Preceded by | Scott Brown |
| Vice Chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus | |
| Incumbent |
Who did Scott Brown beat in Massachusetts?
2010 United States Senate special election in Massachusetts
| Nominee | Scott Brown | Martha Coakley |
| Party | Republican | Democratic |
| Popular vote | 1,168,178 | 1,060,861 |
| Percentage | 51.8% | 47.1% |