The Cook Political Report projects that Republicans are likely to pick up between 2 and 5 seats.
“If Republicans sweep the ‘Blue Wall’ states, which have all tightened in the final weeks, they could reach as high as 54 or 55 seats — a cushion for a tougher 2026 midterm cycle. However, if they only attain a narrow 51 or 52 seat majority, look for moderates like Alaska Sen.
Lisa Murkowski and Maine Sen. Susan Collins to wield outsized influence in the next Congress.”