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New polls show narrow path for Democrats to flip Senate
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· June 29, 2026
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Key points The current Senate composition has Republicans holding a 53-47 edge over Democrats. Recent polls indicate that Democrats have a narrow path to flipping the US Senate in the upcoming midterm elections.
Recent polls indicate that Democrats have a narrow path to flipping the US Senate in the upcoming midterm elections. The current Senate composition has Republicans holding a 53-47 edge over Democrats.
To gain control, Democrats would need to gain four seats currently held by Republicans. New polls suggest that several of these Republican-held seats may be competitive.
Further details on these polls and the potential impact on the midterm elections can be found through KXXV News, providing more insight into the upcoming elections.
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Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
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