Democrats face an uphill battle to recapture a U.S. Senate majority in the November 2026 midterm elections, as Republicans are defending just two seats seen as competitive by nonpartisan analysts and hold a 53-47 majority.

Republicans tried to recruit former Gov. Chris Sununu but ended up with former Sen. John E. Sununu. Nevertheless, state Democrats are preparing for a tough race.

Democrats will maintain control after Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger won the District 47 race, while Republican Michael Holmstrom Jr. will represent District 29.

Six candidates are vying to complete the Senate term being vacated by former state Sen. Jason Esteves. The special election is Nov. 18.

The special election for Arkansas Senate District 26 will have at least five GOP candidates and one independent candidate. Wade Dunn of Greenwood will run as a Republican, and

The fight against election disinformation and changes to Michigan’s petition circulation process cleared the upper chamber of the state Legislature on Thursday. Senators moved the legislative package with bipartisan support.

The Ohio State Senate has passed Senate Bill 293, sponsored by State Senator Theresa Gavarone, R-Bowling Green, and State Senator Andrew Brenner, R-Delaware, which would require that all mail-in absentee ballots be delivered to the board of elections by poll closing on Election Day.