Eight Senate races to watch in 2026

Published December 29, 2024 6:00am ET



Republicans secured a trifecta in the 2024 elections, winning control of the White House, House and Senate, but that doesn’t mean Senators are going to rest on their laurels, with the groundwork already being laid for 2026.

In November 2026, there will be at least 35 Senate seats up for election, which includes a special election in Ohio for Vice President-elect J.D. Vance’s seat and another one in Florida to replace Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), who has been nominated to become secretary of state. 

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