Republicans have edge in holding Senate, but it’s awfully close

Published July 2, 2026 7:00am ET



New polls show a tight race for control of the Senate, with Republicans having a clear path to retaining their majority while Democrats need a lot to go their way to flip the chamber.

But many of the individual Senate contests are close, giving Democrats hope that they can ride a wave of discontent with President Donald Trump to the majority.

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