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Democrats won full terms in the Class 3 Senate seats in Arizona and Pennsylvania for the first time since the 1962 elections. The 2022 election cycle was the first time since the 2006 Senate elections that Democrats made net gains in a midterm year, and the 2022 cycle tied with the 1990 elections for the lowest number of party flips, at only ...
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Heading into Election Day, the U.S. Senate was evenly divided at 50-50 with Vice President Kamala Harris (D) casting tie-breaking votes, giving Democrats an effective majority.Republicans needed a net pickup of one seat to gain control, and Democrats needed to pick one or more seats to expand their majority. Democrats gained a seat Republicans form...
Partisan breakdown
Democrats gained a net of one seat in the 2022 general elections, maintaining control of the chamber. Republicans held 49 seats following the elections, while Democrats held 49 seats and independents who caucus with Democrats held two. After the elections, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema announced she had changed her party affiliation from Democrat to independent. Sinema said she would not caucus with Republicans and kept the committee assignments she had as a member of the Democratic caucus.
Battleground races
The following map displays all states that held U.S. Senate elections in 2022 shaded by the incumbent's or most recent incumbent's political affiliation. Battleground races are highlighted in brighter colors. Hover over a state for more information.
Outside ratings
The following table compared U.S. Senate race ratings from The Cook Political Report, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and Inside Electionsprior to the November 2022 elections.
Seats that changed party hands in previous election cycles
Four of the 34 seats up for election in 2022 changed party control the last time they were up for election.
Presidential election results in 2022 Senate states
1. Republicans were defending two Senate seats in states Joe Biden (D) won in the 2020 presidential election: 1.1. Pennsylvania: Biden defeated Donald Trump (R) 50.0%-48.8%. Incumbent Pat Toomeydid not seek re-election. 1.2. Wisconsin: Biden defeated Trump 49.5%-48.8%. Incumbent Ron Johnsonsought re-election. 1. Democrats were not defending any Senate seatsin states Trump won in 2020. 1. In the 2020 Senate elections, Democrats and Republicans each defended two seats won by the other party's p...
Senator's party vs. governor's party
In 11 states with Senate seats up for election in 2022, the seat going into the election was held by a senator of a different party than the governor. Six seats held by Republican senators in states with Democratic governors were up. Five seats held by Democratic senators in states with Republican governors were up.
Aug 22, 2019 · Election results. This table shows the results of the U.S. Senate elections on November 8, 2022. There were 35 U.S. Senate seats up for election in 2022—14 seats held by Democrats and 21 held by Republicans. Of those, Democrats won 15 seats and Republicans won 20 seats. In 2022, Democrats had a net gain of one seat.
Nov 8, 2022 · Tonight: follow live results and our forecast from Georgia as the final Senate seat in the 2022 midterm elections is decided. WINNER John Duarte, Republican, wins U.S. House seat to represent ...
Nov 14, 2022 · Midterm Elections 2022 Democrats Keep Senate Control as Republicans Weigh Party’s Future. ... the American people pulled us back in this election,” he said. Nov. 13, 2022, 11:56 a.m. ET. Nov ...
There are 35 seats up in 2022 - including a special election in Oklahoma - of which 21 are held by the GOP. That party can retake control with a net gain of one or more seats. This 3-part Senate map lets you view the current Senate, make a forecast for the 2022 Senate elections, and see the composition of the 2023 Senate based on those predictions.
