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"If I had to bet today — and I tend to define bet as “regret later” — I’d put my chips on the Democrats."

"Donald Trump knows, his party knows, that they’re at risk of losing this election in 2026"

"A feasible path for the [Democratic] party to win the Senate is coming into focus."

"There is a 47.4% chance the Republican Party will control the US Senate in 2026."

"There is a 48% the Republican Party will win the US Senate in 2026."

"There is a 52% chance the Republican Party will control the Senate after the 2026 election."

"There is a 53.2% chance the Republicans will win a Senate Majority in 2026."

"Democrats face an uphill battle to capture the U.S. Senate in the November midterm elections."

"Republicans are favored to retain their majority in the Senate. "

"Democrats’ chance of winning a Senate majority in 2026 is nearly zero unless they do something dramatically different."

Will Republicans Maintain Control of the Senate After the November 2026 Midterm Elections?

Maine Democrats on Saturday selected former state Senate President Troy Jackson as their U.S. Senate nominee at a special nominating convention, with Jackson winning 566 of 571 ballots cast. He will face five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.

Maine Democrats on Saturday selected former state Senate President Troy Jackson as their U.S. Senate nominee at a special nominating convention, with Jackson winning 566 of 571 ballots cast. He will face five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.

Jackson replaces Graham Platner, who won the Democratic primary in June but <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/platner-drops-maine-senate-bid-over-sexual-assault-claims">withdrew from the race this month</a> following a sexual assault allegation, which he denied. Democrats view the Maine seat as one of their best opportunities to flip the Senate.

Jackson replaces Graham Platner, who won the Democratic primary in June but withdrew from the race this month following a sexual assault allegation, which he denied. Democrats view the Maine seat as one of their best opportunities to flip the Senate.

Jackson, a fifth-generation logger from Allagash in northern Maine, served in the state legislature for roughly two decades and previously ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, finishing third in June's primary.

Jackson, a fifth-generation logger from Allagash in northern Maine, served in the state legislature for roughly two decades and previously ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, finishing third in June's primary.

Collins held $11 million in her campaign account as of June 30, while Jackson had raised approximately $1 million since launching his Senate bid. The Senate Leadership Fund, a Republican super PAC, announced plans to spend more than $42 million against Jackson.

Collins held $11 million in her campaign account as of June 30, while Jackson had raised approximately $1 million since launching his Senate bid. The Senate Leadership Fund, a Republican super PAC, announced plans to spend more than $42 million against Jackson.

Jackson's campaign has said its priorities include Medicare for all, abolishing ICE and opposing military aid to Israel. His platform drew support from Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and progressive groups, while Collins' campaign said his policies would be "paid for by middle and lower income workers."

Jackson's campaign has said its priorities include Medicare for all, abolishing ICE and opposing military aid to Israel. His platform drew support from Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and progressive groups, while Collins' campaign said his policies would be "paid for by middle and lower income workers."

Jackson is exactly the kind of candidate Maine Democrats need. He's stayed far from coastal elite politics. Progressive Voters of America is making his race one of five national priorities this cycle, a massive show of confidence. Jackson is the real deal, and the grassroots energy behind him reflects what the electorate actually wants.

Jackson is exactly the kind of candidate Maine Democrats need. He's stayed far from coastal elite politics. Progressive Voters of America is making his race one of five national priorities this cycle, a massive show of confidence. Jackson is the real deal, and the grassroots energy behind him reflects what the electorate actually wants.

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Jackson is just Platner with more baggage. He's a temper-prone candidate who finished third in a gubernatorial primary, was accused of hurling a bottle at a female colleague and faces mortgage fraud allegations. His Medicare for All push would cost tens of trillions and gut private insurance for most Americans. Collins will be able to steamroll him.

Jackson is just Platner with more baggage. He's a temper-prone candidate who finished third in a gubernatorial primary, was accused of hurling a bottle at a female colleague and faces mortgage fraud allegations. His Medicare for All push would cost tens of trillions and gut private insurance for most Americans. Collins will be able to steamroll him.

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There's a 56.7% chance that Republicans will hold the most seats in the U.S. Senate after the 2026 midterm elections, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 56.7% chance that Republicans will hold the most seats in the U.S. Senate after the 2026 midterm elections, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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