Senate Majority PAC has informed donors that Texas is their best chance to flip a Republican Senate seat, followed by Ohio, Iowa, and Alaska. To regain control of the Senate, Democrats need to win two of these states, all of which Trump won by significant margins in 2024. JB Poersch, the PAC president, conveyed optimism during a private briefing, while acknowledging the competitive nature of these races. Texas has not elected a Democratic senator since 1988, with state Rep. James Talarico currently leading in polls against Republican nominee Ken Paxton.
Key facts
- Senate Majority PAC identifies Texas as the best chance for flipping a Senate seat.
- Democrats need to win two of Texas, Ohio, Iowa, and Alaska for Senate control.
- Texas has not elected a Democratic senator since 1988.
- State Rep. James Talarico is leading polls against Republican Ken Paxton.
- Internal polling shows conflicting results and early voting data varies.
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