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Senate ‘pure toss-up’ ahead of midterms: DDHQ

Senate ‘pure toss-up’ ahead of midterms: DDHQ

Summary

With eight weeks left before the U.S. midterm elections, the race to control the Senate is now considered very uncertain. Decision Desk HQ, an election analysis group, changed its prediction to call the Senate outcome a "pure toss-up," meaning either party could win.

Key Facts

  • The Senate control is undecided less than two months before the midterm elections.
  • Decision Desk HQ is a nonpartisan group that analyzes election results.
  • Their latest forecast describes the Senate race as a "pure toss-up."
  • This is the first time since early June they have called the Senate race this close.
  • The midterm elections will decide which party leads the Senate.
  • The Senate is the upper house of the United States Congress.
  • Control of the Senate affects how laws are passed and government priorities are set.
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