2020 United States Senate elections

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2020 United States Senate elections
← 2018 November 3, 2020 2022 →
Class 2 (33 of the 100) seats in the United States Senate
(and 1 special election)
51 seats needed for a majority
  Mitch McConnell 2016 crop.jpg Chuck Schumer official photo (cropped).jpg
Leader Mitch McConnell Chuck Schumer
Party Republican Democratic
Leader since 2007 2017
Leader's seat Kentucky New York
Current seats 53 45
Seats needed Steady Increase 3–4[a]
Seats up 22 12
 
Party Independent
Current seats 2[b]
Seats up 0
United States Senate elections, 2020.svg
Seats up for election:
     Democratic incumbent      Retiring Democrat
     Republican incumbent      Retiring Republican
     No election
Incumbent Majority Leader

Mitch McConnell
Republican



Elections to the United States Senate will be held on November 3, 2020, with the 33 Class 2 seats of the Senate being contested in regular elections. The winners will be elected to six-year terms extending from January 3, 2021, until January 3, 2027. Additionally, there will be a special election in Arizona to fill the vacancy created by the death of John McCain in 2018.

In 2014, the last regularly scheduled elections for Class 2 Senate seats, the Republicans won a net gain of nine seats from the Democrats and gained a majority in the Senate. Republicans defended that majority in 2016 and 2018, and held 53 Senate seats following the 2018 elections. Democrats held 45 seats after the 2018 elections, while independents caucusing with the Democratic Party held two seats.

Including the special election in Arizona, Republicans will be defending 22 seats in 2020, while the Democratic Party will be defending 12 seats. Because the Vice President of the United States has the power to break ties in the Senate, a Senate majority requires either 51 Senate seats without control of the vice presidency or 50 seats with control of the vice presidency. Thus, assuming that the two independents continue to caucus with the Senate Democratic Caucus, the Democrats will have to pick up at least three Senate seats to win a majority. If a Republican is elected as vice president in the 2020 election, then the Democratic Party will have to pick up at least four Senate seats to win a majority.

Partisan composition[edit]

As of November 2018 (and including the 2020 special election in Arizona), Republicans are expected to defend 22 seats in 2020, while the Democratic Party is expected to defend only 12 seats. These figures could change if vacancies or party switches occur. Additional special elections may also be held in 2020 if vacancies should arise in Class 1 or Class 3 Senate seats.

Results summary[edit]

Parties Total
Democratic Independent Republican
Last election (2018) 45 2 53 100
Before this election 45 2 53 100
Not up 33 2 31 66
Class 1 (2018→2024) 21 2 10 33
Class 3 (2016→2022) 12 0 21 33
Up 12 0 22 34
Class 2 (2014→2020) 12 0 21 33
Special: Class 3 0 0 1 1
General elections
Incumbent retiring 0 — 2 2
Incumbent running 7 — 10 17
Intent unknown 5 — 10 15

Change in composition[edit]

Each block represents one of the one hundred seats in the U.S. Senate. "D#" is a Democratic senator, "I#" is an Independent senator, and "R#" is a Republican senator. They are arranged so that the parties are separated and a majority is clear by crossing the middle.

Before the elections[edit]

Each block indicates an incumbent senator's actions going into the election.

D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10
D20 D19 D18 D17 D16 D15 D14 D13 D12 D11
D21 D22 D23 D24 D25 D26 D27 D28 D29 D30
D40
Ore.
Running 		D39
N.H.
Running 		D38
Minn.
Running 		D37
Mass.
Running 		D36
Ill.
Running 		D35
Del.
Running 		D34
Ala.
Running 		D33 D32 D31
D41
Mich.
Unknown 		D42
N.J.
Unknown 		D43
N.M.
Unknown 		D44
R.I.
Unknown 		D45
Va.
Unknown 		I1 I2 R53
Tenn.
Retiring 		R52
Kan.
Retiring 		R51
Wyo.
Unknown
Majority →
R41
Texas
Running 		R42
Alaska
Unknown 		R43
Idaho
Unknown 		R44
La.
Unknown 		R45
Me.
Unknown 		R46
Miss.
Unknown 		R47
Neb.
Unknown 		R48
Okla.
Unknown 		R49
S.D.
Unknown 		R50
W.Va.
Unknown
R40
S.C.
Running 		R39
N.C.
Running 		R38
Mont.
Running 		R37
Ky.
Running 		R36
Iowa
Running 		R35
Ga.
Running 		R34
Colo.
Running 		R33
Ark.
Running 		R32
Ariz.
Running 		R31
R21 R22 R23 R24 R25 R26 R27 R28 R29 R30
R20 R19 R18 R17 R16 R15 R14 R13 R12 R11
R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 R10

After the elections[edit]

D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10
D20 D19 D18 D17 D16 D15 D14 D13 D12 D11
D21 D22 D23 D24 D25 D26 D27 D28 D29 D30
TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD I2 I1 D33 D32 D31
TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
Majority →
TBD
TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD R31
R30 R29 R28 R27 R26 R25 R24 R23 R22 R21
R20 R19 R18 R17 R16 R15 R14 R13 R12 R11
R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 R10
Key:
D# Democratic
R# Republican
I# Independent, caucusing with Democrats

Pre-election predictions[edit]

Most election predictors use:

  • "tossup": no advantage
  • "tilt" (used sometimes): advantage that is not quite as strong as "lean"
  • "lean": slight advantage
  • "likely" or "favored": significant, but surmountable, advantage (*highest rating given by Fox News)
  • "safe" or "solid": near-certain chance of victory
State PVI[1] Incumbent Last
Election[c] 		Cook
Mar 1,
2019[2] 		IE
Jan 4,
2019[3] 		Sabato
Dec 13,
2018[4]
Alabama R+14 Doug Jones 50.0% D
(2017 Special) 		Tossup Lean R (flip) Tossup
Alaska R+9 Dan Sullivan 48.0% R Safe R Safe R Safe R
Arizona
(Special) 		R+5 Martha McSally 47.6% R
(2018) 		Lean R Tossup Tossup
Arkansas R+15 Tom Cotton 56.5% R Safe R Safe R Safe R
Colorado D+1 Cory Gardner 48.2% R Lean R Tossup Tossup
Delaware D+6 Chris Coons 55.8% D Safe D Safe D Safe D
Georgia R+5 David Perdue 52.9% R Likely R Lean R Lean R
Idaho R+19 Jim Risch 65.3% R Safe R Safe R Safe R
Illinois D+7 Dick Durbin 53.5% D Safe D Safe D Safe D
Iowa R+3 Joni Ernst 52.1% R Safe R Likely R Lean R
Kansas R+13 Pat Roberts
(retiring) 		53.1% R Likely R Safe R Safe R
Kentucky R+15 Mitch McConnell 56.2% R Likely R Safe R Likely R
Louisiana R+11 Bill Cassidy 55.9% R Safe R Safe R Safe R
Maine D+3 Susan Collins 68.5% R Lean R Tilt R Lean R
Massachusetts D+12 Ed Markey 61.9% D Safe D Safe D Safe D
Michigan D+1 Gary Peters 54.6% D Safe D Likely D Lean D
Minnesota D+1 Tina Smith 53.0% D
(2018 Special) 		Likely D Likely D Likely D
Mississippi R+9 Cindy Hyde-Smith 53.6% R
(2018 Special) 		Likely R Safe R Safe R
Montana R+11 Steve Daines 57.9% R Safe R Safe R Likely R
Nebraska R+14 Ben Sasse 64.5% R Safe R Safe R Safe R
New Hampshire EVEN Jeanne Shaheen 51.5% D Safe D Likely D Lean D
New Jersey D+7 Cory Booker 55.8% D Safe D Safe D Safe D
New Mexico D+3 Tom Udall 55.6% D Safe D Safe D Safe D
North Carolina R+3 Thom Tillis 48.8% R Likely R Tilt R Lean R
Oklahoma R+20 Jim Inhofe 68.0% R Safe R Safe R Safe R
Oregon D+5 Jeff Merkley 55.7% D Safe D Safe D Safe D
Rhode Island D+10 Jack Reed 70.6% D Safe D Safe D Safe D
South Carolina R+8 Lindsey Graham 55.3% R Safe R Safe R Safe R
South Dakota R+14 Mike Rounds 50.4% R Safe R Safe R Safe R
Tennessee R+14 Lamar Alexander
(retiring) 		61.9% R Likely R Safe R Safe R
Texas R+8 John Cornyn 61.6% R Safe R Safe R Likely R
Virginia D+1 Mark Warner 49.1% D Safe D Safe D Likely D
West Virginia R+19 Shelley Moore Capito 62.1% R Safe R Safe R Safe R
Wyoming R+25 Mike Enzi 72.2% R Safe R Safe R Safe R

Race summary[edit]

Special elections during the preceding Congress[edit]

In this special election, the winner will serve when they are elected and qualified.

State
(linked to
summaries below) 		Incumbent Results Candidates
Senator Party Electoral history
Arizona
(Class 3) 		Martha McSally Republican 2019 (Appointed) Incumbent running. Martha McSally (Republican)
Mark Kelly (Democratic)[5]

Elections leading to the next Congress[edit]

In these general elections, the winners will be elected for the term beginning January 3, 2021. All of the elections involve the Class 2 seats; ordered by state.

State
(linked to
summaries below) 		Incumbent Results Candidates
Senator Party Electoral history
Alabama Doug Jones Democratic 2017 (Special) Incumbent running.
Alaska Dan Sullivan Republican 2014 Incumbent's intent unknown.
  • TBD
Arkansas Tom Cotton Republican 2014 Incumbent running.
Colorado Cory Gardner Republican 2014 Incumbent running.
Delaware Chris Coons Democratic 2010 (Special)
2014 		Incumbent running.
Georgia David Perdue Republican 2014 Incumbent running.
Idaho Jim Risch Republican 2008
2014 		Incumbent's intent unknown.
  • TBD
Illinois Dick Durbin Democratic 1996
2002
2008
2014 		Incumbent running.
Iowa Joni Ernst Republican 2014 Incumbent running.
Kansas Pat Roberts Republican 1996
2002
2008
2014 		Incumbent retiring.
Kentucky Mitch McConnell Republican 1984
1990
1996
2002
2008
2014 		Incumbent running.
Louisiana Bill Cassidy Republican 2014 Incumbent's intent unknown.
  • TBD
Maine Susan Collins Republican 1996
2002
2008
2014 		Incumbent's intent unknown.
  • Michael Bunker (Democratic)[25]
  • Max Linn (Republican)[26]
Massachusetts Ed Markey Democratic 2013 (Special)
2014 		Incumbent running.
Michigan Gary Peters Democratic 2014 Incumbent's intent unknown.
  • TBD
Minnesota Tina Smith Democratic 2018 (Appointed)
2018 (Special) 		Incumbent running.
Mississippi Cindy Hyde-Smith Republican 2018 (Appointed)
2018 (Special) 		Incumbent's intent unknown.
  • TBD
Montana Steve Daines Republican 2014 Incumbent running.
Nebraska Ben Sasse Republican 2014 Incumbent's intent unknown.
  • TBD
New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen Democratic 2008
2014 		Incumbent running.
New Jersey Cory Booker Democratic 2013 (Special)
2014 		Incumbent's intent unknown.
  • TBD
New Mexico Tom Udall Democratic 2008
2014 		Incumbent's intent unknown.
  • TBD
North Carolina Thom Tillis Republican 2014 Incumbent running.
Oklahoma Jim Inhofe Republican 1994 (Special)
1996
2002
2008
2014 		Incumbent's intent unknown.
  • TBD
Oregon Jeff Merkley Democratic 2008
2014 		Incumbent running.
  • Jeff Merkley (Democratic)[33]
Rhode Island Jack Reed Democratic 1996
2002
2008
2014 		Incumbent's intent unknown.
  • TBD
South Carolina Lindsey Graham Republican 2002
2008
2014 		Incumbent running.
South Dakota Mike Rounds Republican 2014 Incumbent's intent unknown.
  • TBD
Tennessee Lamar Alexander Republican 2002
2008
2014 		Incumbent retiring.
  • TBD
Texas John Cornyn Republican 2002
2008
2014 		Incumbent running.
Virginia Mark Warner Democratic 2008
2014 		Incumbent's intent unknown.
  • TBD
West Virginia Shelley Moore Capito Republican 2014 Incumbent's intent unknown.
  • TBD
Wyoming Mike Enzi Republican 1996
2002
2008
2014 		Incumbent's intent unknown.
  • TBD

Alabama[edit]

Main article: 2020 United States Senate election in Alabama
See also: List of United States Senators from Alabama

Incumbent Democrat Doug Jones was elected in a special election in 2017, narrowly defeating controversial Republican candidate Roy Moore. Jones will be running for his first full term as a Senator. Congressman Bradley Byrne and state Auditor Jim Ziegler are running for the GOP nomination. Other potential Republican candidates include state Senator Del Marsh, and U.S. Representative Gary Palmer, and Roy Moore, among others.

Alaska[edit]

Main article: 2020 United States Senate election in Alaska
See also: List of United States Senators from Alaska

One-term incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan was elected to a first term in 2014, defeating one-term incumbent Mark Begich. Education activist Alyse Galvin, who ran for Congress in 2018, is a possible Democratic nominee.

Arizona (Special)[edit]

Main article: 2020 United States Senate special election in Arizona
See also: List of United States Senators from Arizona

Six-term Republican senator John McCain died on August 25, 2018.[39] Governor Doug Ducey was required by state law to appoint a new senator of the same party as McCain, and then the seat would be up for a special election in November 2020 and this will determine who serves the remainder of the term until January 3, 2023.[40] On September 4, Governor Ducey appointed former Arizona senator Jon Kyl to fill McCain's vacancy. Kyl only committed to serving until at least the end of the 115th United States Congress,[41] resigning at the end of 2018. Governor Ducey appointed outgoing Congresswoman Martha McSally to the seat for the 116th United States Congress.[42] McSally was the Republican nominee for Arizona's Class I Senate seat in 2018, but narrowly lost to Democrat Kyrsten Sinema.

Former Astronaut Mark Kelly is running for the Democratic nomination. Other potential Democratic candidates include Congressman Ruben Gallego and Congressman Greg Stanton, the former Mayor of Phoenix.[43]

Arkansas[edit]

Main article: 2020 United States Senate election in Arkansas
See also: List of United States Senators from Arkansas

One-term incumbent Republican Tom Cotton was elected to a first term in 2014, easily defeating two-term incumbent Mark Pryor.

Colorado[edit]

Main article: 2020 United States Senate election in Colorado
See also: List of United States Senators from Colorado

One-term incumbent Republican Cory Gardner was elected to a first term in 2014, defeating one-term incumbent Mark Udall.

Former state Senator Mike Johnston,[12] former state House Speaker Andrew Romanoff,[15] community organizer Lorena Garcia,[44] Derrick Blanton, and pharmacist Dustin Leitzel are running for the Democratic nomination.[9][13] Potential Democratic candidates include biomedical scientist Trish Zornio,[45][46] Boulder County District Attorney Stan Garnett,[47] and Congressman Ed Perlmutter.

Delaware[edit]

Main article: 2020 United States Senate election in Delaware
See also: List of United States Senators from Delaware

One-term Democrat Chris Coons was re-elected in 2014; Coons first took office after winning a 2010 special election, which occurred after long-time Senator Joe Biden resigned his seat to become Vice President of the United States.

Georgia[edit]

Main article: 2020 United States Senate election in Georgia
See also: List of United States Senators from Georgia

One-term incumbent Republican David Perdue was elected to a first term in 2014. Columbus Mayor Teresa Tomlinson is considering running for the Democratic nomination.[48] Other potential Democratic candidates include 2018 gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams,[49] state Representative Scott Holcomb, state Senator Jen Jordan, former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and former Points of Light CEO and 2014 nominee Michelle Nunn.[50][51]

Idaho[edit]

Main article: 2020 United States Senate election in Idaho
See also: List of United States Senators from Idaho

Two-term incumbent Republican Jim Risch was easily re-elected in 2014.

Illinois[edit]

Main article: 2020 United States Senate election in Illinois
See also: List of United States Senators from Illinois

Four-term incumbent and Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin, a Democrat, was re-elected in 2014. Durbin will be running for reelection and is the favorite to win his party's nomination. Potential Republican candidates include former Governor Bruce Rauner, U.S. Representatives Rodney Davis and Darin LaHood, and 2018 Republican nominee for state Attorney General Erika Harold.

Iowa[edit]

Main article: 2020 United States Senate election in Iowa
See also: List of United States Senators from Iowa

One-term incumbent Republican Joni Ernst was elected to a first term in 2014. Democrats claim her victory was due to low voter turnout and mistakes made by her Democratic opponent, Bruce Braley.

Potential Democratic candidates include state Auditor Rob Sand, Congresswomen Cindy Axne and Abby Finkenauer, and former Governor Chet Culver.[52]

Kansas[edit]

Main article: 2020 United States Senate election in Kansas
See also: List of United States Senators from Kansas

Four-term incumbent Republican Pat Roberts was re-elected in 2014, defeating Independent candidate Greg Orman by less than expected. Democrat Elliott Adams is running.[53] In January 2019, Roberts announced that he would not seek re-election. Republican State Treasurer Jake LaTurner has already announced his candidacy. Potential candidates for the GOP nomination include former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, former Governor and Lieutenant Governor Jeff Colyer, state Senate President Susan Wagle, and incumbent Congressman Roger Marshall.

Kentucky[edit]

Main article: 2020 United States Senate election in Kentucky
See also: List of United States Senators from Kentucky

Six-term incumbent and Senate Majority Leader Republican Mitch McConnell was re-elected in 2014.

Steven Cox is running for the Democratic nomination.[23] Other potential Democratic candidates include state Attorney General Andy Beshear, 2018 congressional candidate Amy McGrath, and sports radio show host Matt Jones.[54]

Louisiana[edit]

Main article: 2020 United States Senate election in Louisiana
See also: List of United States Senators from Louisiana

One-term incumbent Bill Cassidy was first elected in 2014, defeating three-term incumbent Mary Landrieu.

Maine[edit]

Main article: 2020 United States Senate election in Maine
See also: List of United States Senators from Maine

Four-term incumbent Republican Susan Collins was re-elected in 2014.

Perennial candidate Max Linn is running for the Republican nomination.[55] Other potential Democratic candidates include 2018 Senate candidate Zak Ringelstein, state House Speaker Sara Gideon,[56] former United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice,[56] Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, Congressman Jared Golden, and 2018 gubernatorial candidate Betsy Sweet.[57]

Massachusetts[edit]

Main article: 2020 United States Senate election in Massachusetts
See also: List of United States Senators from Massachusetts

One-term incumbent Democrat Ed Markey was re-elected in 2014; Markey first took office after winning a 2013 special election.

Michigan[edit]

Main article: 2020 United States Senate election in Michigan
See also: List of United States Senators from Michigan

One-term incumbent Democrat Gary Peters was elected to a first term in 2014. Businessman and veteran John James, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in 2018, is a potential candidate, as is former state House Speaker Tom Leonard, who was the 2018 Republican nominee for state Attorney General.

Minnesota[edit]

Main article: 2020 United States Senate election in Minnesota
See also: List of United States Senators from Minnesota

Incumbent Democrat Tina Smith was appointed to replace Al Franken in 2018, and she won a special election later in 2018 to serve the remainder of Franken's term. Potential Republican candidates include former Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, 2018 lieutenant governor candidate Donna Bergstrom, and Senator Smith's opponent in the 2018 special election, state Senator Karin Housley.

Mississippi[edit]

Main article: 2020 United States Senate election in Mississippi
See also: List of United States Senators from Mississippi

Seven-term incumbent Republican Thad Cochran resigned April 1, 2018 due to medical concerns. Republican Governor Phil Bryant appointed state Agriculture Commissioner Cindy Hyde-Smith to hold office until January 3, 2019. A November 2018 special election determined Cochran's elected successor. No candidate garnered a majority of votes in the November 6, 2018 election; the top two candidates, Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Mike Espy continued to a runoff on November 27, 2018. Cindy Hyde-Smith defeated Mike Espy and will serve the remainder of Cochran's term, which ends in January 2021.

Montana[edit]

Main article: 2020 United States Senate election in Montana
See also: List of United States Senators from Montana

One-term incumbent Republican Steve Daines was elected to a first term in 2014. He is running for reelection.[58] Term-limited Governor Steve Bullock is a potential Democratic candidate.[59]

Nebraska[edit]

Main article: 2020 United States Senate election in Nebraska
See also: List of United States Senators from Nebraska

One-term incumbent Republican Ben Sasse was elected to a first term in 2014.

New Hampshire[edit]

Main article: 2020 United States Senate election in New Hampshire
See also: List of United States Senators from New Hampshire

Two-term incumbent Democrat Jeanne Shaheen was narrowly re-elected in 2014. On January 27, 2019, Shaheen officially announced that she would run for her third term in 2020.[60] Potential Republican challengers may include former U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte[61], U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa Scott Brown, and perhaps Governor Chris Sununu.

New Jersey[edit]

Main article: 2020 United States Senate election in New Jersey
See also: List of United States Senators from New Jersey

One-term incumbent Democrat Cory Booker was re-elected in 2014; Booker first took office after winning a 2013 special election after serving as Mayor of Newark. Booker, who is running for President in 2020, could legally run for both President and re-election to the U.S. Senate as New Jersey election laws allow candidates to simultaneously run for two offices. Should Booker choose to forgo a Senate run in 2020, though, potential Democratic nominees include incumbent governor Phil Murphy and incumbent Congressmen Donald Norcross and Josh Gottheimer.

New Mexico[edit]

Main article: 2020 United States Senate election in New Mexico
See also: List of United States Senators from New Mexico

Two-term incumbent Democrat Tom Udall was re-elected in 2014.

North Carolina[edit]

Main article: 2020 United States Senate election in North Carolina
See also: List of United States Senators from North Carolina

One-term incumbent Republican Thom Tillis was elected to a first term in 2014, narrowly defeating one-term incumbent Kay Hagan. Tillis could also potentially run for Governor.[62][63]

State Senator Erica D. Smith,[32] and Mecklenburg County Commissioner Trevor Fuller[31] are running for the Democratic nomination. Potential Democratic candidates include former United States Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx,[64] and state Senator Jeff Jackson.[43]

Oklahoma[edit]

Main article: 2020 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
See also: List of United States Senators from Oklahoma

Four-term incumbent Republican Jim Inhofe was re-elected in 2014. Former EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt may run for the seat if Inhofe retires.[65]

Oregon[edit]

Main article: 2020 United States Senate election in Oregon
See also: List of United States Senators from Oregon

Two-term incumbent Democrat Jeff Merkley was re-elected in 2014. Merkley, who was considered to be a possible 2020 presidential candidate, opted to forgo the crowded contest and is running for re-election to his seat.[66]

Rhode Island[edit]

Main article: 2020 United States Senate election in Rhode Island
See also: List of United States Senators from Rhode Island

Four-term incumbent Democrat Jack Reed was easily re-elected in 2014.

South Carolina[edit]

Main article: 2020 United States Senate election in South Carolina
See also: List of United States Senators from South Carolina

Three-term incumbent Republican Lindsey Graham was re-elected in 2014. Former South Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Jaime Harrison is a possible candidate.

South Dakota[edit]

Main article: 2020 United States Senate election in South Dakota
See also: List of United States Senators from South Dakota

One-term incumbent Republican Mike Rounds was elected to a first term in 2014 after serving two terms as Governor of South Dakota. Potential Democratic candidates may include state Senate Minority Leader and 2018 gubernatorial candidate Billie Sutton.[67]

Tennessee[edit]

Main article: 2020 United States Senate election in Tennessee
See also: List of United States Senators from Tennessee

Three-term incumbent Republican Lamar Alexander was re-elected in 2014. He announced in December 2018 that he will not seek re-election.[68] Former Republican Governor Bill Haslam may run for the seat.[69][70]

Texas[edit]

Main article: 2020 United States Senate election in Texas
See also: List of United States Senators from Texas

Three-term incumbent Republican John Cornyn was re-elected in 2014. He is running for re-election.[37] Sema Hernandez, a former candidate for U.S Senate in 2018, is running in the 2020 race.[71] Other potential Democratic candidates may include Congressman Joaquin Castro.

Virginia[edit]

Main article: 2020 United States Senate election in Virginia
See also: List of United States Senators from Virginia

Two-term incumbent Democrat Mark Warner was re-elected by a very narrow margin in 2014.

West Virginia[edit]

Main article: 2020 United States Senate election in West Virginia
See also: List of United States Senators from West Virginia

One-term incumbent Republican Shelley Moore Capito was easily elected to a first term in 201 over a credible opponent. Potential Democratic candidates may include former state Senator Richard Ojeda, a nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives in West Virginia's 3rd congressional district in 2018.

Wyoming[edit]

Main article: 2020 United States Senate election in Wyoming
See also: List of United States Senators from Wyoming

Four-term incumbent Republican Mike Enzi was re-elected in 2014. Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney may run again for the seat if Enzi chooses to retire.[72]

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Democrats would need to pick up four seats if the independents continue to caucus with the Democratic Party and the Democratic Party does not win the vice presidency.
    If the Democrats do win the vice presidency and the two Independents continue to caucus with them, then they will need a three seat gain to take control of the Senate.
  2. ^ The two independents, Bernie Sanders and Angus King, have both caucused with the Democratic Party since joining the Senate.
  3. ^ Incumbent in 2014, except where noted

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