Key Senate Races Tighten, Increasing GOP's Chances of Gaining Control

Democrats face a challenging landscape as critical swing state races in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Ohio become increasingly competitive.

Republicans have made significant gains in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Ohio, where Democratic incumbents are facing narrowing leads.
Cook Political Report has shifted the Senate races in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin to 'toss-up' status, reflecting the heightened competition.
Montana's Democratic Sen. Jon Tester is trailing his Republican challenger Tim Sheehy, contributing to the GOP's momentum.
The retirement of Sen. Joe Manchin in West Virginia is expected to result in a Republican takeover of his seat.
While Democrats currently hold a 51-49 majority in the Senate, Republicans need to flip just one seat if Trump wins the presidency to gain control.