Where the most consequential Senate races of 2026 are headed

Published February 1, 2025 7:00am ET



The 2026 midterm elections will have several competitive contests as Democrats try to retake control of the Senate.

While the majority party is historically at a disadvantage during midterm elections, Democrats face a taxing path to reclaiming a Senate majority, needing to flip four seats to reclaim power in the upper chamber.

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