Over a Dozen Senate Races Deemed Competitive Ahead of Election

Why it matters locally: While no Texas Senate seat is currently considered competitive in this election cycle, the national outcome of these competitive races will directly influence which party controls the U.S. Senate, impacting national policy decisions that affect all Texans.

Washington D.C. – More than a dozen Senate races this election cycle remain competitive, according to an analysis by The Cook Political Report. Twelve of these contests will likely determine which party controls the Senate. Republicans are defending the majority of these identified competitive seats, according to Jessica Taylor of The Cook Political Report. Lisa Desjardins, reporting on the political landscape, discussed these races with Taylor. The Cook Political Report specializes in independent, non-partisan analysis of U.S. elections.