Senate
July 18, 2008
Senior Editor Jennifer Duffy believes that Democrats will score a net gain of between five and seven Senate seats in November.
SENATE: When 60 Seats Doesn’t Add up to 60 Votes
August 21, 2008
The chatter about whether Democrats can pick up enough seats in November to hit the magic number of 60 and a filibuster-proof majority is getting louder, and is likely to be the subject of much discussion at the Democratic National Convention next week in Denver.
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OK SEN: Is Rice Gaining on Inhofe?
August 21, 2008
Two weeks ago we suggested that Democrats might target Oklahoma GOP incumbent Sen. Jim Inhofe in their quest for 60 seats. A poll released this week by Democratic nominee Andrew Rice’s campaign lends some credence to that theory and may help move the race up the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee’s list of priorities.
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AK SEN: A Courtroom Election
August 21, 2008
Republicans Sen. Ted Stevens’ indictment on charges of concealing $250,000 in gifts and the news that at least one of his primary challengers had made a significant financial investment in the race raised the question of whether the incumbent would even survive the August 26 primary.
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Senate At-A-Glance
A quick look at all Senate races, candidates and statistics. Updated weekly and printable for on-the-run reference. (Archive)
Senate Race Ratings
A top line review of the Senate races' rankings, printable on one page. (Archive)
Senate FEC Data
A summary of key information filed by candidates with the Federal Election Commission. (Archive)
Senate General Election Polling Data
A selection of reliable public opinion polling on key races across the nation.
Senate Primary Trial Heats Data
A selection of reliable public opinion polling on key races across the nation.
Three-Cycle Senate Race Chart
Bush Performance v. Kerry Performance. (PDF)
Five Cycle Senate Toss Up Races
Toss Up races and results from 1998-2006
DEM |
REP |
Partisan Breakdown |
49 |
49 |
|
Seats up in 2008 |
35 12 23 |
||
TOSS UP |
5 |
5 |
TOSS UP |
LEAN D |
3 |
2 |
LEAN R |
LIKELY D |
2 |
3 |
LIKELY R |
SOLID D |
10 |
10 |
SOLID R |
Up in 2010 |
34 15 19 |
||
Up in 2012 |
29 22 7 |
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