The U.S. Senate has 53 Republicans and 47 Democrats (including two independents). There are 35 seats up in 2026 - including special elections in Florida and Ohio - of which 22 are held by Republicans.

16 hours ago - All 33 Class 2 Senate seats and two Class 3 seats are up for election in 2026. Class 2 currently consists of 20 Republicans and 13 Democrats.

They’ll also be competitive in Ohio now that Senator Sherrod Brown decided to run against appointed Senator and form Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted for the seat. Their also hoping Alaska, Iowa, and Texas could be competitive if 2026 is a big ...

Elections to the U.S. Senate will happen on November 3, 2026. Thirty-three of the 100 seats in the chamber are up for election and another two seats are up for special election. Of the 33 regularly scheduled general elections in 2026, Democrats control 13 and Republicans control 20.

Elections to the U.S. Senate will happen on November 3, 2026. Thirty-three of the 100 seats in the chamber are up for election and another two seats are up for special election. Of the 33 regularly scheduled general elections in 2026, Democrats control 13 and Republicans control 20.

2 days ago - Two Democratic-held seats, Georgia and Michigan, are in states won by Donald Trump in the previous presidential election, while Maine is the only Republican-held seat in a state won by Kamala Harris. Two special elections will be held to fill the unexpired terms of senators who vacated their seats during the 119th Congress:

Class II terms run from the beginning of the 117th Congress on January 3, 2021, to the end of the 119th Congress on January 3, 2027. Senators in Class II were elected to office in the November 2020 general election, unless they took their seat through appointment or special election · Article ...

12 hours ago - Over the last year, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) has built a strong foundation for electoral success and created the path for Democrats to take the Senate majority in 2026.

6 hours ago - Her bid gives Democrats a critical fourth candidate with statewide recognition in states where Republican senators are seeking reelection this year. Nationally, Democrats must net four seats to edge Republicans out of the majority. That possibility looked all but impossible at the start of last year. And while the outlook has somewhat improved as 2026 begins, Democrats still almost certainly must sweep those four seats.

May 9, 2025 - Georgia: The state shocked the political world in 2020 when it elected two Democrats to the Senate, including then-33-year-old Sen. Jon Ossoff (D), who was backed by the Council and who is up for reelection in 2026. Republicans pressed outgoing Gov.

3 weeks ago - Democrats still face an uphill battle to net four seats and take control of the Senate, but they see a path amid Trump’s poor ratings on the economy and concerns about health care. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., are two of ...

The U.S. Senate has 53 Republicans and 47 Democrats (including two independents). There are 35 seats up in 2026 - including special elections in Florida and Ohio - of which 23 are held Republicans.

6 hours ago - Her bid gives Democrats a critical fourth candidate with statewide recognition in states where Republican senators are seeking reelection this year. Nationally, Democrats must net four seats to edge Republicans out of the majority. That possibility looked all but impossible at the start of last year. And while the outlook has somewhat improved as 2026 begins, Democrats still almost certainly must sweep those four seats.

2 days ago - To read recent stories on the race for the Senate, click here. 2026 Senate ratings Updated Jan. 12, 2026 2026 Senate elections Post-2024 control of Senate seats

The U.S. Senate has 53 Republicans and 47 Democrats (including two independents). There are 35 seats up in 2026 - including special elections in Florida and Ohio - of which 23 are held Republicans.