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All 34 Class 3 senators were up for election in 2022; prior to Election Day, Class 3 consisted of 14 Democrats and 20 Republicans, including a seat in California held by an interim appointee up for a special election. Additionally, a special election was held for a Class 2 seat in Oklahoma.
Aug 22, 2019 · 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.
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Class III terms run from the beginning of the 118th Congress on January 3, 2023, to the end of the 120th Congress on January 3, 2029. Senators in Class III were elected to office in the November 2022 general election, unless they took their seat through appointment or special election.
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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.
Dec 31, 2020 · The 2022 Senate Interactive Map is live. 34 Class 3 seats will be contested in this next cycle. 20 of those are held by Republicans, 13 by Democrats. The Georgia special election runoff on January 5 - Loeffler (R) vs. Warnock (D) - will determine which party will be defending the last seat.
Bloomberg News is reporting live election results for US Senate races. Balance of power in the Senate currently is split, with 50 Republicans and 50 senators who caucus with Democrats. Thirty-five ...
Nov 26, 2023 · Live 2022 Senate election results and maps by state. POLITICO's coverage of 2022 races for Senate, House, Governors and Key Ballot Measures.
