Democrats Need 4 Senate Seats as 83 Incumbents Exit Before November Midterms
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Updated · KATU · Aug 23
Democrats Need 4 Senate Seats as 83 Incumbents Exit Before November Midterms
1 articles · Updated · KATU · Aug 23
Summary
Four seats stand between Democrats and Senate control, with Republicans now holding a 53-47 majority and Vice President JD Vance able to break a 50-50 tie.
Eighty-three House and Senate incumbents are not returning after the November midterms, driven by retirements, bids for other offices and primary defeats.
Alaska, Maine, Michigan and Ohio are rated toss-ups, making them central to what is shaping up as a tight fight for the chamber.
Ron Wyden, who is not up again until 2028 and plans to run, discussed the Democratic Party's position as that Senate battle takes shape.