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10 Senate seats most likely to flip on Election Day

Election Day has arrived and Democrats are now projected to take control of the Senate if voters behave as polls predict. Polls show a blue wave is forming that could flip as many as eight Senate seats from Republican to Democratic control. President Trump’s sliding job approval rating and voter anger over rising prices, the...

10 Senate seats most likely to flip on Election Day

In a series of final rallies before Election Day, the candidates for Texas' Senate seat expressed optimism about one of the most closely contested races of 2026. Republican Ken Paxton noted that most polls show the race coming down to the wire and accused Democrat James Talarico of being a tax-and-spend progressive. Talarico, in turn, predicted that his campaign would "shock the nation" and criticized Paxton for embodying a corrupt system.

Hamilton, the Democratic candidate from Kansas, acknowledged that his bid to represent the state in the Senate requires a historic decision from voters, as it would be the first time a Democrat is elected to the Senate from Kansas. He emphasized the need for bipartisan cooperation and focused on issues such as the cost of living, healthcare, and morality.

Meanwhile, President Trump wrapped up his campaign appearances, urging voters to prevent "extremists" from gaining power, while Alaska's Senate race drew attention due to the presence of a candidate with a name similar to the sitting Republican senator.

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