The 2026 U.S. Senate elections are scheduled for November 3, 2026. They will feature 33 regularly contested seats and two special elections in Ohio and Florida. Republicans currently control 53 seats, while Democrats hold 47, including two independents who caucus with them. Democrats must secure a net gain of at least four seats to take back the majority.
Senate Election News
Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper officially entered the 2026 U.S. Senate race on July 28, 2025, announcing his candidacy to succeed retiring Republican Senator Thom Tillis.
U.S. Representative Angie Craig of Minnesota has officially entered the 2026 U.S. Senate race, seeking to succeed retiring Democratic Senator Tina Smith.
Senate Election Resources
In the 2024 U.S. Senate elections, Republicans won 53 seats while Democrats captured 47 seats in total.
In the 2022 U.S. Senate elections, Democrats won 51 seats while Republicans captured 49 seats in total.
Explore recent senate election results, as one-third of the senate seats are up for election every two years.