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Oct 19, 2026

Democrats need four Senate seats to win control in 2026 midterms as polls show tight races

With Republicans holding a 53-47 Senate majority, Democrats need to flip at least four seats in the November 2026 midterm elections to gain control. While initially seen as unlikely, President Trump's unpopularity and voter concerns over the Iran war and rising prices have made Democratic gains more plausible, with forecasters giving them a three in four chance of winning the Senate.

Oct 19, 2026·7 sources
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  • ▪In Maine, Democratic challenger Troy Jackson leads incumbent Republican Susan Collins 49% to 47% in an October 14, 2026 Suffolk University poll.
  • ▪The Fox News Power Rankings identify nine key Senate battleground races, rating six states as true toss-ups: Alaska, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, Ohio, and Texas.
  • ▪A September 2026 Reuters/Ipsos poll measured President Donald Trump's performance approval rating at an all-time low of 32%.

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