Republicans Defend 53-47 Senate Edge Across 12 Key Midterm Races
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 7
Republicans Defend 53-47 Senate Edge Across 12 Key Midterm Races
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 7
Summary
Four months before the midterms, the fight for Senate control is centered on 12 competitive races as Republicans try to protect and expand their 53-47 majority.
North Carolina, Maine, Michigan, Ohio and New Hampshire form the core battlegrounds, with open seats in North Carolina, Michigan and New Hampshire and toss-up ratings in several contests.
Democrats also see paths through Alaska and Georgia, while Republicans are pressing flip opportunities in Iowa, Minnesota and Florida and defending difficult terrain in Texas and Nebraska.
Candidate quality and primary divisions are shaping the map: Democrats face intraparty splits in Michigan and Minnesota, while Republicans carry vulnerabilities in states such as Texas and North Carolina.
The broader backdrop remains hostile for both parties, with Republicans facing midterm headwinds tied to inflation, gas prices, the Iran war and Trump's weak approval, while Democrats contend with an unpopular party brand.