Senate Primaries Will Reveal How Parties’ Politics Are Shifting

Jan. 2, 2026, 10:05 AM UTC

Brewing primary fights for US Senate seats in the midterms could foreshadow the future of the two parties and whether control of the chamber is retained by Republicans or seized in a blue wave.

Democrats’ primaries will help determine just how competitive they’ll be in chasing the net gain of four seats needed to take the majority, while also defending two toss-up seats.

The primary season is shaping up to be filled with competitive, costly, and cutthroat races that could set the agenda for the party’s future leaders. Younger candidates are hoping to oust older ones, progressive candidates are challenging ...

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