Republicans and Democrats Compete for Senate Control in 12 Key Midterm Races
The administration announced the upcoming fall midterm elections will feature 12 key Senate races that will determine the control of the chamber. Republicans currently hold a majority with 53 seats and are fighting to maintain their position.
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Democrats need to net four seats in November to secure a majority. The races include high-profile contests in states like Michigan, Ohio, and Texas. In Michigan, former GOP Rep. Mike Rogers faces Democrat Abdul El-Sayed for a seat left by Gary Peters. In Ohio, former Sen. Sherrod Brown seeks a return to the Senate against Republican Sen. Jon Husted. In Texas, state Rep. James Talarico faces Attorney General Ken Paxton for a seat left by John Cornyn.\n Other notable races include Georgia, where GOP Rep. Mike Collins faces Democrat Jon Ossoff, and North Carolina, where former Gov. Roy Cooper faces Michael Whatley. Minnesota features a contest between Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Michele Tafoya. In Alaska, Dan Sullivan faces Mary Peltola and Daniel J. Sullivan. In Iowa, Ashley Hinson faces Josh Turek. In New Hampshire, Chris Pappas faces John Sununu. In Maine, Troy Jackson faces Susan Collins. Kansas and Nebraska also feature competitive races with Roger Marshall, Adam Hamilton, and Dan Osborn respectively.