Gillibrand Targets 7 More Senate Seats for 60-Seat Democratic Majority by 2028
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Updated · POLITICO · Nov 14
Gillibrand Targets 7 More Senate Seats for 60-Seat Democratic Majority by 2028
3 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Nov 14
Summary
At least 55 Democratic Senate seats in the next Congress have prompted campaign chair Kirsten Gillibrand to map a path to a filibuster-proof 60-seat majority by 2028.
Seven additional flips would let Democrats overcome GOP Senate blocks on major bills and, with a White House and House majority, wield the broadest governing power seen since 2010.
Iowa, South Carolina and Kansas are among the states Gillibrand said Democrats will heavily target after flipping seats there last week; she also cited Alaska, where the party still hopes to unseat Sen. Dan Sullivan.
The 2028 map is expected to be more favorable for Democrats, though Gillibrand acknowledged the party could also face a voter judgment on its own congressional leadership after two years in power.