U.S. Representative Andy Barr has officially announced his candidacy for Kentucky's open U.S. Senate seat in the 2026 election, seeking to succeed the retiring Mitch McConnell. A Republican from Lexington, Barr is positioning himself as a strong supporter of President Donald Trump.
Senate Election News
U.S. Representative Angie Craig of Minnesota has officially entered the 2026 U.S. Senate race, seeking to succeed retiring Democratic Senator Tina Smith.
Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) has officially launched her campaign for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat following Sen. Gary Peters' retirement.
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In the 2024 US Senate elections, Republicans secured 53 seats while Democrats captured 47 seats in total.
Democratic nominee Angela Alsobrooks defeated former Republican Governor Larry Hogan to win the 2024 Maryland US Senate election.
Republican nominee Bernie Moreno defeated incumbent Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown to win the 2024 Ohio US Senate election.
Republican nominee Dave McCormick defeated incumbent Democratic Senator Bob Casey to win the 2024 Pennsylvania US Senate election.
Republican nominee Tim Sheehy defeated incumbent Democratic Senator Jon Tester to win the 2024 Montana US Senate election.
In the 2022 US Senate elections, Democrats secured 51 seats while Republicans captured 49 seats in total.