Can Democrats win the US Senate? 10 key midterm races to watch
Summary
Democrats need to gain at least four Senate seats in November’s midterm elections to take control from Republicans, who hold a 53–47 majority. The article says voter concerns about President Donald Trump, the war with Iran and rising prices have made several Republican-leaning states more competitive, and it describes races in Alaska, Iowa and Kansas.Key Facts
- Alaska Republican Senator Dan Sullivan is seeking re-election against Democrat Mary Peltola and an independent candidate who shares his name.
- Alaska uses ranked-choice voting, which lets voters rank candidates in order of preference.
- The article reports that Peltola raised $33 million in October, compared with nearly $14 million for Sullivan; Republicans spent $42 million on the race, compared with $38 million by Democrats.
- In Iowa, Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek are competing for the open seat left by Senator Joni Ernst, who is not seeking re-election.
- Turek raised $20 million, compared with $14 million for Hinson, while recent polls cited in the article show Hinson narrowly ahead.
- Iowa farmers face higher fuel and fertilizer costs amid strained oil supplies linked to the war with Iran, as well as the effects of trade tariffs.
- In Kansas, Republican Senator Roger Marshall is running against Democrat Adam Hamilton; the article says rising farming costs, immigration policy and the war have made the race more competitive.
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