The Republicans remain ahead in the fight for the Senate, while the battleground states remain undecided

The Senate battle essentially ends where the cycle began — with an overwhelmingly favorable map that very likely points to a GOP majority. But the size of this majority is still uncertain. If Republicans defeat the “blue wall” states, all of which have become more tense in recent weeks, they could gain as many as 54 or 55 seats – a cushion for a tougher midterm election cycle in 2026. However, if they win only a narrow majority of 51 or Reaching 52 seats, watch for moderates like Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Maine Sen. Susan Collins to wield outsized influence in the next Congress.