The GOP was confident about keeping its Senate majority. Now the fight for control is wide open
Summary
The race for control of the U.S. Senate is very competitive as Election Day nears during President Donald Trump’s term. Democrats have new chances to win seats in states they did not expect before, while Republicans face challenges due to lower approval ratings and economic dissatisfaction.Key Facts
- Republicans were confident about keeping the Senate majority early in President Trump’s term.
- Now, control of the Senate is uncertain with less than two months before the elections.
- Democrats need to gain four Senate seats to take the majority.
- Democrats are competing in more states, including Iowa and Texas, which were not previously key targets.
- Some states like Michigan and Maine, once favorable for Democrats, have become less certain.
- Michigan’s Democratic Senate nominee, Abdul El-Sayed, narrowly won a tough primary against Haley Stevens.
- Republicans believe candidate Mike Rogers has a strong chance in Michigan and have increased their spending there.
- Over $3.4 billion is expected to be spent across all Senate races in the midterm elections.
- Senate control affects President Trump’s ability to confirm nominees for administration and courts.
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