Senate election updates for 2026's high-stakes midterm races
Summary
Voters are deciding 35 Senate races in the 2026 midterms, with Republicans defending a 53–47 majority. Early exit polls show voters in key battlegrounds are concerned about their finances and largely disapprove of President Trump; Democrats need to gain four seats to take control.Key Facts
- Thirty-five Senate seats are up for election on Tuesday.
- Republicans hold a 53–47 Senate majority and are defending their control of the chamber.
- Democrats need to gain four seats to win a Senate majority.
- Eleven states are considered Senate battlegrounds: eight seats are held by Republicans and three by Democrats.
- Republican Susan Collins is seeking reelection in Maine, a state Kamala Harris won in 2024.
- Democrat Mary Peltola is challenging Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska; a federal judge dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit related to certifying the results.
- Early exit polls show voters in key Senate battlegrounds disapprove of Trump and are more likely to say their finances have worsened than improved.
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