This is how we know Republicans are terrified they'll lose the Senate
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is overseeing a $342 million ad buy to protect the Republican Senate majority in the 2026 midterms.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune is overseeing a $342 million ad buy to protect the Republican Senate majority in the 2026 midterms.
The Senate Leadership Fund announced a $342 million ad buy for the 2026 midterms, with the majority allocated to defending GOP-held seats in Ohio, North Carolina, and Maine, signaling Republican anxiety over their Senate majority.
U.S. Senator from Georgia
U.S. Senator from Maine
Texas Attorney General
President of the United States
Republican Senate nominee from North Carolina
Appointed U.S. Senator from Ohio
Retiring U.S. Senator from North Carolina
Senate Minority Leader
Democratic Senate nominee from North Carolina
Likely Democratic Senate nominee from Ohio
U.S. Senator from Texas
Retiring U.S. Senator from Iowa
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Senate Minority Leader
Democratic Senate nominee from North Carolina
Likely Democratic Senate nominee from Ohio
U.S. Senator from Texas
Retiring U.S. Senator from Iowa
