Democrats favored in key races that could flip US Senate, new projections find

Democrats are now favored in a number of key midterm election races that could give the party control of the U.S. Senate, according to new projections referenced in a Guardian live blog covering the 2026 midterm campaign.

The Guardian's report does not detail which specific Senate races the new projections cover, the source of the projections, or the margin by which Democratic candidates are now seen as favored. The live blog in question has since closed, with The Guardian directing readers to sign up for breaking news updates by email for further developments.

Separately, the same live blog reported that media companies Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery formally completed their $110 billion merger on Tuesday, creating a new entertainment company called Skydance. The deal had faced scrutiny from several state attorneys general over potential antitrust concerns before closing, according to the report.

Control of the Senate remains a significant factor in determining the legislative agenda for the remainder of the current presidential term, with midterm election outcomes historically carrying substantial influence over a sitting president's ability to advance policy priorities.

Further details on the specific races, candidates, or polling data underlying the new Senate projections were not included in the available source material.