By Bo Erickson

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Democrats face an uphill battle to recapture a U.S. Senate majority in the November 2026 midterm elections, as Republicans are defending just two seats seen as competitive by nonpartisan analysts and hold a 53-47 majority.

Democrats are defending four competitive seats and would need to pick up another four to take the majority. Elections will be held for 33 of the chamber’s 100 seats next year.

Below are the key Senate races to watch:

MAINE

Five-term Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine is no stranger to a competitive election. As chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, she oversees government spending levels, a job that has also led to clashes with the Trump administration this year.

A party moderate, she is deemed the Republicans’ be

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