Democrats Face Tough Senate Targets in States Trump Won by Double Digits

Democrats need to flip four Republican Senate seats to regain control, with some targets in states Trump carried by double digits in 2024.

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Democrats Face Tough Senate Targets in States Trump Won by Double Digits

Democrats must win four Senate seats now held by Republicans to regain a majority, but some of the states they are targeting strongly backed President Trump in 2024.

Trump’s double-digit winning margins in those states highlight the challenge facing Democrats. An analysis by New York Times election data reporter Evan Reynolds examines how difficult those potential gains could be.

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