12 key races that will determine who controls the Senate
Summary
The 2026 midterm elections will decide which party controls the U.S. Senate, as Republicans aim to keep their current 53-seat majority while Democrats try to gain seats. Key Senate races in states like Maine, Michigan, and Ohio are very competitive and important for the overall balance of power.Key Facts
- Republicans currently hold a 53-47 majority in the U.S. Senate.
- Democrats need to win four more seats than they lose to gain control.
- Many Republican seats are in states President Donald Trump won by large margins in 2024.
- Problems like the war with Iran and high living costs have made some Republican seats more competitive.
- In Maine, the GOP’s Susan Collins is running against Democrat Troy Jackson after the original Democratic candidate withdrew.
- Michigan’s race features Democrat Abdul El-Sayed against Republican Mike Rogers for an open seat.
- In Ohio, Democrat Sherrod Brown is trying to return to the Senate, challenging incumbent Republican Jon Husted.
- Political analysts rate these races as toss-ups, meaning they could go to either party.
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