US Senate map trending toward Democrats, though GOP retains slim advantage

By: Jennifer Shutt

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: August 24, 2026

Words: 1,559

Last Updated: 1 day, 12 hours ago

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WASHINGTON — Voters throughout much of the country will cast ballots for their U.S. senator this fall, but just nine states hold the power to determine control of the chamber — setting the course for which presidential nominees can secure confirmation and what bills advance during the next two years.

The Senate races, as well as the campaigns for every House seat, will serve as a test of Republican policies after two years of unified …

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