Republicans hold 53 of the 100 Senate seats going into the November 3 midterms. Tight races in Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Alaska, Iowa and Texas will set the final number. Independents count only if they are elected as Republicans. The Republican seat total, once AP has called every race, settles this question. Settled by the number of Senate seats Republicans hold for the new Congress once AP has called every 2026 race.
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Republicans hold 53 of the 100 Senate seats going into the November 3 midterms. Tight races in Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Alaska, Iowa and Texas will set the final number. Independents count only if they are elected as Republicans. The Republican seat total, once AP has called every race, settles this question. Settled by the number of Senate seats Republicans hold for the new Congress once AP has called every 2026 race.
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