11 Key Senate Battlegrounds Poised to Decide 2026 Control
TL;DR
CBS News identifies 11 battleground Senate races that could decide control of the chamber in 2026: Maine, Michigan, Ohio, Alaska, Georgia, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Iowa, Nebraska, Texas, and Minnesota. Democrats must net four seats to win the majority as Republicans defend more seats, with ratings ranging from toss-ups to leaning races and heavy fundraising from both sides amid issues like the Iran war and affordability that could influence outcomes.
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