Midterm Election Results in Competitive Senate and House Races

Source Summary

CQ Roll Call is tracking results in competitive midterm races across the Senate and House. Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales rated 16 Senate races and 82 House races as competitive heading into Election Day. The fight for both chambers expanded into traditionally Republican territory.

Why it matters

The expansion of competitive races into traditionally Republican areas indicates a significant shift in the electoral landscape that could affect control of Congress.