Will Democrats control the U.S. Senate after the 2026 midterms?

Tracks which party holds the Senate majority when the 120th Congress organizes.

Closes: Nov 3, 2026, 10:59 PM UTC
Expected result: Jan 31, 2027, 11:59 PM UTC
Resolves using: U.S. Senate

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Closes Nov 3, 2026, 10:59 PM UTC · Resolves using U.S. Senate

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Resolve Yes if the official U.S. Senate leadership page lists a Democratic senator as Majority Leader when the 120th Congress organizes. Resolve No if it lists a senator who is not a Democrat. If no Majority Leader is listed by January 31, 2027, resolve Invalid.

Source: U.S. Senate