Democrats Have a Real Shot at Flipping the Senate

Democrats Have a Real Shot at Flipping the Senate

At the beginning of the 2026 election cycle, control of the U.S. Senate looked pretty secure for Republicans. They held 53 seats, plus the tiebreaking vote of Vice-President J.D. Vance.

Democrats Suddenly Have a Real Shot at Flipping the Senate

Democrats suddenly have a real shot at flipping the Senate, writes Ed Kilgore. When the midterms cycle started, the Senate looked secure for the GOP. But after many lucky breaks for Democrats, it’s now a toss-up.