Election 2010 | US Senate Elections | Results by State
2010 U.S. Senate Election Results: Democratic Retained Control ✓
The 2010 U.S. Senate elections were held on November 2, 2010, alongside the midterm elections during President Barack Obama’s first term. Republicans gained six seats, significantly reducing the Democratic majority in the Senate, although Democrats retained control of the chamber with a 53–47 majority (including independents who caucused with Democrats). The elections were heavily influenced by the Tea Party movement, economic concerns following the Great Recession, and opposition to the Obama administration’s policies, including the Affordable Care Act.
53
Democrats
47
Republicans
51 or 50 needed for control
Election News
John Boozman won the Arkansas U.S. Senate election, flipping the seat to the Republican Party.
Dan Coats won the Indiana U.S. Senate election, flipping the seat to the Republican Party.
Ron Johnson won the Wisconsin U.S. Senate election, flipping the seat to the Republican Party.
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