Fourteen Senate races will decide if Republicans keep their majority or Democrats gain the power to block presidential appointments and, with it, much of President Donald Trump's agenda.
Arit John, Terry Collins, and Emily R. Condo
It looked like an uphill battle at the start of the campaign season, but Democrats now have a good chance of winning a majority in the Senate − and, with it, the power to sharply limit President Donald Trump's agenda for the remainder of his term.
Republicans hold a 53-47 majority, but Democrats entered the midterm cycle with the political winds at their backs. The party out of power historically picks up seats during midterm election cycles, and Republicans are trying to outrun an unpopular president, rising gas costs fueled by the war with Iran and an electorate that blames Trump’s policies for higher expenses.
