Map Shows Senate Races Most Likely to Determine Control
Summary
The article identifies Senate races in Alaska, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Ohio and Texas as toss-ups that could determine control of the chamber. Republicans hold 53 seats and Democrats and allied independents hold 47; Democrats would need to flip four seats to gain a majority, while the article says they are also favored to win the open North Carolina seat.Key Facts
- The article lists Alaska, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Ohio and Texas as toss-up Senate races.
- Republicans hold six of the seven seats listed; Michigan is the exception.
- Republicans hold 53 Senate seats, while Democrats and independents who caucus with them hold 47.
- Democrats need to flip four seats to win a Senate majority, according to the article.
- The Cook Political Report is cited as favoring Democrats in the seats they currently hold except Michigan, and as giving them an advantage in North Carolina.
- Republican Senator Thom Tillis is retiring, leaving his North Carolina seat open.
- A YouGov and Economist poll cited in the article put President Donald Trump’s approval at 39 percent and disapproval at 58 percent, for a net approval rating of minus 19 points.
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