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Senate Elections
Coverage of Senate Elections in the Nexus archive.
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- Mildly blue or a blue tsunami? 9 states will decide if Democrats flip US Senate
Democrats are hopeful about recapturing the U.S. Senate in the 2026 midterms but face challenges in flipping four seats in Republican-leaning states. Competitive races in Maine, Georgia, Iowa, Alaska, Michigan, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, and Texas could determine Senate control, with Trump's approval ratings and economic issues like gas prices and inflation influencing voter sentiment.
- Can the Democrats Take Back the Senate?
The Democratic Party's electoral prospects for taking back the Senate have improved, but the article questions whether the party can maintain unity and execute an effective strategy. The piece suggests that while opportunities exist, internal divisions could undermine their efforts.