# Ten key US Senate races to watch in the midterms

Al Jazeera highlights ten Senate contests that will help determine whether Democrats can win control of the chamber in the US midterm elections. The outcomes will shape the balance of power in Congress and the national political agenda.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/31/can-democrats-win-the-us-senate-10-key-midterm-races-to-watch?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:38:43 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/1/why-governors-races-are-important-in-the-2026-us-midterms?traffic_source=rss) — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:24:56 +0000