26-09-2026 20:44 via washingtonpost.com

The Senate map is shifting toward Democrats, with new openings in red states

Democrats’ chances of flipping the Senate have grown in recent months as President Donald Trump’s unpopularity, as well as frustration with the economy, push voters away from Republicans. Democrats have been favored to seize control of the House, which has a narrow Republican majority. The math in the Senate is more daunting: Democrats control 47 seats to Republicans’ 53. Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Po
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