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For Democrats to take control of the U. S.
Published July 27, 2026 · Category: News
Overview
For Democrats to take control of the U.S. Senate, they have to flip 4 seats currently held by Republicans. Republicans, meanwhile, are playing defense and pickup opportunities are harder to find.
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Originally published at www.npr.org.
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For Democrats to take control of the U.S. Senate, they have to flip 4 seats currently held by Republicans. Republicans, meanwhile, are playing defense and pickup opportunities are harder to find.
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This story was reported by NPR News.