Three Toss-up races headline new Senate ratings for 2026

Three Toss-up races headline new Senate ratings for 2026

ANALYSIS – The 2026 election cycle began in November with a historically small universe of competitive Senate races. More than eight months later, not much has changed, and that’s good news for Republicans hoping to maintain their majority.  Since late January, seven senators have announced they’re either retiring or running for another office, and yet the Senate battleground hasn’t fundamentally changed. Even while President Donald Trump’s job …

Analysis: 3 toss-up races headline new Senate ratings for 2026

The 2026 election cycle began in November with a historically small universe of competitive Senate races. More than eight months later, not much has changed, and that’s good news for Republicans hoping to maintain their majority.