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The Senate map in our final projection

Our final projection has Democrats winning 20 of the 35 Senate races on the ballot, which would leave the chamber at 52 Democrats, 46 Republicans and 2 independents who caucus with Democrats.

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Evidence as of

Our final projection has Democrats winning 20 of the 35 Senate races on the ballot, which would leave the chamber at 52 Democrats, 46 Republicans and 2 independents who caucus with Democrats. Sources: 21CEE corrected final forecast, November 1, 2026

The numbers

Races on the ballot: D 20, R 15; Senate total: D 52, R 46, I 2

The numbers — data alternative
ItemValue
Races on the ballotD 20, R 15
Senate totalD 52, R 46, I 2

Sources: 21CEE corrected final forecast, November 1, 2026

Seats not up this year are included in those totals but not shown on the map. Sources: 21CEE corrected final forecast, November 1, 2026

These are projections, not counted votes. Sources: 21CEE corrected final forecast, November 1, 2026

Sources & data

Credits

Analysis: 21CEE editorial analysis (organization).

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