The Senate Races Most Likely to Flip Less than a Month From Election Day
Polling and fundraising gains have put several Republican-held seats in play as Democrats see new pickup opportunities in red states.
- With less than a month before Election Day, campaigns are intensifying efforts to win control of the U.S. Senate in battleground states.
- Independent voters could decide close races, particularly in states where unaffiliated voters make up a large share of the electorate.
- Polls showed Democratic Senate candidates leading in Texas, Michigan, Alaska, and Ohio, while races in Kansas and Iowa were tied.
- Republicans held a fundraising advantage, while analysts said turnout and voters’ opinions of President Trump could shape the results.
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US Midterm Elections 2026: The races that will decide control of the US Senate
Control of the US Senate will hinge on a small group of closely watched races, with Democrats defending seats in Georgia, Michigan and New Hampshire while targeting Republican-held contests in Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, Alaska, Iowa, Texas and Kansas. Democrats need a net gain of four seats for a 51-49 majority, making breakthroughs in several states Trump carried in 2024 crucial to their chances.
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With Senate majority up for grabs, candidates fight for 'kingmaker' voters
With the midterm elections just over three weeks away, the fight for control of the U.S. Senate is intensifying in battleground states, as Democrats push into red regions and Republicans pour money into key contests. Campaigns are entering a crucial…
The 2026 Senates could turn: pinned by Donald Trump's unpopularity since the outbreak of the war against Iran, the Republicans, with 53 out of 100 seats, risk losing states they held effortlessly in November. To take over the Senate, the Democrats must win four net seats. From James Talarico's Texas to [...] This article Senatorials 2026: Can Democrats Win the Senate? appeared first on Rolling Stone.
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