In a presidential election year that was originally a rematch between two political titans but that has since been marked by a debate debacle, a candidate switcheroo, and two assassination attempts, it’s easy to forget about the other races. But as dramatic as all that has been, there’s plenty at stake in the US Senate, as well, where just a few seats one way or the other can make all the difference.
Dark Days for Democrats?
There are 34 Senate seats up for grabs in the 2024 election, and while Democrats currently hold a slight majority. That said, they also have more in jeopardy – and the consensus among at least half a dozen forecasters is they’ll lose that lead.
Right now, Democrats control 51 seats (counting four independents, two of whom aren’t running for re-election), and Republicans have 49. Of the 34 up for grabs in the 2024 election,…
