Democrats' chances of winning Senate seats increase in new polls New polls from the New York Times and the Siena Institute show that Democrats have a better chance of winning Senate seats in the US midterm elections in 2026, so the competition in some Republican states is closer than expected. According to these polls, in South Carolina Darlene Graham, the Republican candidate and senator-elect, and Annie Andrews, the Democratic candidate, each won 48% of the vote among possible voters. This result in a state where Donald Trump won by 18 percent in the 2024 election is a sign of serious competition for the Democrats. In Minnesota, Democratic candidate Peggy Flanagan has 54 percent of the vote over Republican Michelle Tapia, who has 40 percent. This result shows that Republicans face a tough road to take this seat.

Democrats' chances of winning Senate seats increase in new polls New polls from the New York Times and the Siena Institute show that Democrats have a better chance of winning Senate seats in the US midterm elections in 2026, so the competition in some Republican states is closer than expected. According to these polls, in South Carolina Darlene Graham, the Republican candidate and senator-elect, and Annie Andrews, the Democratic candidate, each won 48% of the vote among possible voters. This result in a state where Donald Trump won by 18 percent in the 2024 election is a sign of serious competition for the Democrats. In Minnesota, Democratic candidate Peggy Flanagan has 54 percent of the vote over Republican Michelle Tapia, who has 40 percent. This result shows that Republicans face a tough road to take this seat.