Four months to midterms: 12 races that will determine the Senate majority

The Latest: Mamdani-endorsed candidates look to reshape New York’s congressional delegation

The latest round of primary elections is underway in four more states.

FOR INSIDERS: The 5 Senate seats most likely to flip in November

The high-stakes battle for the Senate is growing increasingly dramatic with fewer than 130 days remaining until the midterms, as primary results and political developments redefine some key races. Democrats would need to flip four seats to take the Senate majority — a tall task. But Republicans in Congress are increasingly worried about facing the...

What happens next in Maine and the battle for Senate control

After a twisty-turny month in Maine politics, the uncertain fate of the Senate race — and perhaps the Senate itself — may be written in the weeks to come.

Democrats get new odds of flipping the Senate as polls indicate an increasingly tight race

Democrats are seeing improved odds of flipping the Senate, with new polls suggesting tight competitive races across several Republican-held states ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. While Republicans still hold a 53-47 Senate majority and remain favored by prediction markets, a new The New York Times/Siena College/Portland Press Herald poll suggests Democrats now have multiple...