We’ve known since the jump that 2026 would be a challenging cycle for Senate Democrats, folks.

We’re defending 2 battleground states that flipped to Trump AND 5 blue states that shifted right last November, while Republicans are defending mostly solidly-red seats.

However, an unusual number of retirements, rating shifts, and vacancies have shaken up the 2026 map:

So, what’s changed?

• 4 longtime Democratic Senators have decided to retire instead of seeking re-election
• 2 Senate seats formerly held by Marco Rubio & JD Vance will have special elections
• 1 Republican declined to seek re-election after breaking with Trump
• 1 vulnerable Republican supported the MAGA budget bill

We can’t predict the future, but we know one thing for certain: There are plenty of surprises in store for us over the next 16 months.

While Republicans have enough rainy-day billionaire cash to weather ANY storm, we depend on grassroots supporters like YOU, friend, to navigate the twists and turns ahead.

Taking back the U.S. Senate is our BEST chance to ensure justice and freedom will ring out across America. Will you chip in $10 to our 2026 Candidate Fund today?

— Blue Senate Candidate Fund