Event Brief
States to watch as battle for Senate control heats up
Filed: May 02, 2026 at 4:02 AM ET
Summary: 35 Senate seats are on the ballot in November, with Cook Political Report rating only 11 as remotely competitive.
WHO: Amy Walter
WHAT: Analysis of which states to watch for 2026 midterms Senate control, citing Cook Political Report ratings
WHEN: May 01, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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