Social Media Ideas for 2026 U.s. Senate Races

US Senate map trending toward Democrats, though GOP retains slim advantage

WASHINGTON — Voters throughout much of the country will cast ballots for their U.S. senator this fall, but just nine states hold the power to determine control of the chamber — set...

US Senate map trending toward Democrats, though GOP retains slim advantage

WASHINGTON — Voters throughout much of the country will cast ballots for their U.S. senator this fall, but just nine states hold the power to determine control of the chamber — set...

Midterm Markets: Every Toss-Up Senate Seat Ahead of the 2026 Midterms

Less than three months before Election Day, the fight for the Senate is virtually even.

These Senate Primaries Offer a Sneak Peek at 2028

“This month’s Democratic primaries in Michigan and Minnesota are already shaping up to be major battles about the party’s future, with voters heading to the polls to choose between...

A Revised Model for Forecasting Seat Swing in the Senate

Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: “Despite the collective Republican lean of the Senate seats being contested this year, the current average Democratic lead in generic ballot polling al...

FiveThirtyEight Successor Forecasts Democratic Senate Takeover

A bold prediction given the states necessary.

2026 Midterms: Historic Political Races to Watch

Record-breaking Black candidates across key states could reshape political representation and policy nationwide in 2026 elections

Republicans were confident about keeping the Senate. Now the battle is wide open

Republicans appeared to have a firm grip on the majority at the start of the 2026 election cycle. But Democrats are now competing in states that once seemed well beyond their reach...

As competitive Senate map emerges, both Democrats and Republicans see a path to win

More than halfway through the primary elections, the map of competitive Senate races is becoming clearer, though there are still outstanding races to watch.

State Attorneys General Elections in 2026 – A State-by-State Analysis

Democrats Just Might Win the Senate

Wired: “The basic contours of the national map remain uphill for Democrats. They currently hold 47 seats in the Senate, meaning they need to flip four Republican seats and hold the...

Democrats Expand Senate Battleground Map

“As a tumultuous primary season draws to a close, Democrats have opened up more than one path to winning control of the Senate, according to strategists in both parties and indepen...

The Seven-State Battle for Senate

Republicans hold a 53-to-47 Senate majority—and the vice president breaks ties in their favor. That means Democrats must flip at least four seats, not three, to take control of the...

Analysis: Democrats Have Too Many Senate Seats That Are Competitive

Democrats Are Putting More Republican Seats in Play

“Ten weeks from Election Day, the Senate battlefield is sprawling, scattered — and stretching deep into Trump country,” Axios reports. “In a normal year, Republicans wouldn’t think...

Democrats See Wider Path to Take Senate

“Senate Republicans in Dallas this week for the party’s unusual midterm election convention could use a good show,” Bloomberg reports. “Democrats see expanding opportunities with v...

Polls Now Forecast Total GOP Domination in Alaska in 2026

Senate Control May Hinge On Unexpected Battlegrounds

“The battle for control of the U.S. Senate isn’t supposed to run through Mississippi. Scott Colom is trying to convince people that it could,” the Associated Press reports. “That c...

With just a few primary elections to go, the competitive Senate map keeps shifting

For Democrats to take control of the U.S. Senate, they have to flip four seats currently held by Republicans. Republicans, meanwhile, are playing defense and pickup opportunities a...

Races to keep an eye with midterm elections just 2 months away

From the Michigan Senate race between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers to the Texas Senate competition between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton,...

Gerrymander Wars: Outlook for the 2026 Midterm House Elections

House Flip? Senate Hold? Prediction Markets Unleash Wild 2026 Midterm Election Bets

Prediction market traders on Polymarket and Kalshi are pricing in a Democratic takeover of the U.S. House in the 2026 midterms while giving Republicans the edge to hold the Senate,...

Ben Wikler Explores a 2028 Run for Senate

“He’s in the midst of a national book tour and his name often emerges as a potential leader of the Democratic National Committee. But former Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wi...

Senate races set in Alaska and Florida as midterms approach, could determine chamber control

Senate races are now set in Alaska and Florida as midterm elections approach. The Florida race turned on its head after an upset primary win by Angie Nixon, a democratic socialist....