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The map below shows the Balance of Power and state-by-state results in U.S. Senate races. Of the 100 seats in the U.S. Senate, 33 are up for grabs this election, including one in Virginia.
The table does not denote post-election party switching. Note that, particularly prior to the ratification of the 17th Amendment in 1913, many regular elections took place in odd years rather than in the preceding even years.
36 sitting Democrats (D 1 to D 36) were not on election. 14 sitting Democrats (D 37 to D 50) were re-elected (D 50 had been appointed to fill a vacancy and is shown as an elected hold). 3 new Democrats (D 51 to D 53) held seats by replacing other Democrats. 3 new Democrats (D 54 to D 56) gained seats the Democrats did not have before.
It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
2020 United States Senate elections ← 2018 November 3, 2020 January 5, 2021 (Georgia runoffs) 2022 → 35 of the 100 seats in the United States Senate 51 [a] seats needed for a majority Majority party Minority party Leader Chuck Schumer Mitch McConnell Party Democratic Republican Leader since January 3, 2017 January 3, 2007 Leader's seat New York Kentucky Seats before 45 53 Seats after 48 ...
Democrats currently hold a 51-49 Senate advantage, a split that includes independent senators who caucus with Democrats. But of the 33 regular Senate elections this November, Democrats must defend 23 seats, counting the independents who caucus with them to make their majority. They’ve devoted few national resources to West Virginia, a ...
Democrats currently control the Senate by a slim majority, thanks to the four independent senators that caucus with the blue party. Of the 100 seats, 47 are held by Democrats, and 49 by Republicans.
Pinned six years in the minority, Democrats have an uphill but real shot at wresting Senate control in January, with more opportunities in 2022. Thanks to this month's elections, Democrats will ...