Democrats aim to regain control of the House in 2026, bolstered by historical trends of midterm losses for the president's party. However, flipping the Senate, which requires gaining four seats, proves more challenging, worsened by retirements of incumbents like Gary Peters, Tina Smith, and Jeanne Shaheen. Shaheen’s retirement opens competitive races in New Hampshire, but it will be difficult for Democrats to maintain their ground. Former Senator Scott Brown is interested in the open seat, though the GOP's preferred candidate, Chris Sununu, would enhance their chances significantly.
Democrats are feeling optimistic about flipping the House in 2026, given the GOP's weak control and historical trends of midterm losses for the president's party.
Retirements of Democratic senators Peters, Smith, and Shaheen complicate Senate prospects, with the need to flip four seats for control in a challenging landscape.
Jeanne Shaheen, at 78, has completed her third full Senate term, leaving behind a strong Democratic bench in New Hampshire with several contenders for her seat.
Scott Brown expressed interest in Shaheen's Senate seat after her retirement, though he may not be as strong a candidate compared to the GOP's preferred choice, Chris Sununu.
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