Democrats face an uphill battle to recapture a U.S. Senate majority in the November 2026 midterm elections, as Republicans are defending just two seats seen as competitive by nonpartisan analysts and hold a 53-47 majority.

Last night was a sign that if Republicans continue with their failed policies, their (congressional) majorities are at risk,' says Chuck Schumer - Anadolu Ajansı

Democrats with ties to St. Clair and Madison counties have held one of Illinois’ two U.S. Senate seats for the past four decades, but that streak could be ending with U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin’s retirement.

Democrats argue they can win big in the 2026 midterms if the party focuses on affordability and fighting Trump’s agenda.

Sand, the state auditor, is one of two Democrats seeking the party’s nomination in Iowa’s 2026 gubernatorial election. The other is West Des Moines political consultant Julie Stauch.

A group supporting Derek Dooley's campaign is blaming GOP U.S. Reps. Buddy Carter and Mike Collins for the federal government shutdown.

This year's election year battle for control of the U.S. Senate is intensifying, as voter disaffection for President Donald Trump's response to the COVID-19 pandemic weighs on a growing number of Senate races in the South and Midwest.