Midterm Senate Control Hinges on Nine Competitive Races as Polls Show 47-47 Split
With 19 days until Election Day, Fox News Power Rankings project a 47-47 split in the Senate, leaving nine competitive races to determine control. Democrats need a net gain of four seats to take the majority, while Republicans must hold at least three defensive seats to maintain their 53-47 advantage. Key toss-ups include Alaska, Iowa, Maine, Ohio, Texas, and Michigan, with Democrats also defending New Hampshire and Minnesota. Georgia and North Carolina are now rated 'Likely Democrat,' removing them from the GOP's path to victory. Both parties cite momentum, but Republicans face headwinds from inflation, unpopular foreign policy, and declining presidential approval ratings.