"Democrats hoping to regain control of the Senate in this year's midterm elections face a tough task: They must flip four seats controlled by Republicans, on a map that offers few obvious opportunities. Midterm elections are traditionally an uphill battle for the party in the White House, and some of President Donald Trump's unpopular policies could hinder his party's efforts to maintain a majority in the Senate and continue advancing his agenda."
"She is the only Republican senator who represents a state won by former Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024, but she has cultivated a reputation as a moderate pragmatist and has proved extremely tough to oust. Gov. Janet Mills, the popular and term-limited Democratic governor, jumped into the race in October and appears to be the pick of much of the party establishment. Mills would be a formidable challenger to Collins, but she has a primary to get through first."
Democrats control 47 Senate seats compared with 53 for Republicans and must flip four Republican-held seats to regain a majority. Midterm elections normally disadvantage the president's party, and President Donald Trump's unpopular policies could limit Republican prospects. Democrats need to defend vulnerable incumbents while targeting winnable races. Party operatives have recruited top-tier challengers in several key contests. In Maine, Republican Sen. Susan Collins faces Gov. Janet Mills and progressive Graham Platner in a competitive primary and general election environment, with questions about Platner's past controversies. In Georgia, Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff will likely need to attract some Trump voters to win reelection.
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