Polls show tight races in a handful of states, making it difficult to tell whether Democrats or Republicans will prevail.

The Senate has been seen as a tougher lift for Democrats.

Fourteen Senate races from Florida to Alaska will determine if Republicans keep their majority in the chamber or Democrats take control.

On the eve of the election, Democrats appear within striking distance of winning the Senate majority, but many seats in play are in toss-up territory in deep-red states that could still break in either party’s direction.

Seven toss-up Senate races could decide control of the chamber, and Democrats currently hold narrow polling leads in all of them.

How are the midterms looking for Democrats? See the latest 2026 midterm election polls, predictions and forecasts for control of the House and Senate.

MAINE | Republican Sen. Susan Collins is in a close race with Democrat Troy Jackson, a former state Senate president, in a state that backed Kamala Harris in 2024. Collins is pitching her seniority and ability to deliver for Maine, while Jackson is tying her to President Donald Trump and the cost of living.

About 40% of all Orange County voters have already cast their ballots as voter turnout is expected to outpace the 2022 Midterms, which could make Central Floridians a deciding factor in tight races for Governor and U.S. Senate in Tuesday’s General Election.