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U.S. Senate · 2026 general · 35 of 100 seats up

Democrats win control of the U.S. Senate

Democrats hold 52 seats and Republicans 44, with 2 still being counted; 51 make a majority. 7 seats changed party.

51 for a majorityBefore the electionD 45R 53Now, so farD 52R 44

7 seats flipped to Democrats0 to Republicans2 still uncalled

Seats not up in this election count with their holders. Source: Results and race calls: state election offices and civicAPI (unofficial)Updated Nov 7, 2026, 3:01 PM ET

7Seats flipped7 to Democrats, 0 to Republicans
4Incumbents defeatedIn the general election
13Open seatsNo incumbent on the ballot
0Uncontested seats0 Democratic, 0 Republican
7Decided by under 5 pointsCalled and uncalled

Source: Results and race calls: state election offices and civicAPI (unofficial)Updated Nov 7, 2026, 3:01 PM ET

Every race, by how close it was

All 35 races by the winner’s margin, D − R. The shaded band holds the 7 races decided by under 5 points. Ringed dots flipped; amber dots are still being counted.

  • Democratic
  • Republican
  • Counting
  • Flipped
  • Under 5 points
R+40R+30R+20R+10EvenD+10D+20D+30D+40ClosestLouisiana R+1.8Widest flip to DNorth Carolina D+19.6

Unofficial returns. Source: Results and race calls: state election offices and civicAPI (unofficial)Updated Nov 7, 2026, 3:01 PM ET

Seats that flipped

Districts that elected the other party.

Incumbents who lost

Members defeated in the general election.

Closest called races

Smallest winning margins.

Source: Results and race calls: state election offices and civicAPI (unofficial)Updated Nov 7, 2026, 3:01 PM ET

U.S. Senate in other elections

Also on this ballot

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