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June 11, 2026

Senate Race Forecast Shifts Favorably for Democrats

  • Sabato's Crystal Ball moved three Senate races toward Democrats, indicating a tighter race ahead of the midterms.
  • North Carolina shifted from toss-up to lean Democrat, while Alaska and Ohio are now toss-ups, increasing Democratic chances.
  • Democrats need to gain four seats to reclaim the Senate, but Republicans still hold an advantage by needing to win just one toss-up.