# Can Democrats Really Flip the Senate? Hollywood Holds Its Breath

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/can-democrats-really-flip-the-senate-hollywood-holds-its-breath/
- Published: 2026-11-02T23:15:59+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-03T00:21:58+00:00
- Original publisher: The Hollywood Reporter
- Original article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/politics-news/election-polls-midterms-democrats-win-senate-chances-1236746278/
- Topics: Entertainment, Film, Government, Politics

## Key points

- Democrats look favoured to win the House.
- The Senate race remains uncertain.
- Kansas and South Carolina could decide the balance.

## Summary

Democrats appear well placed to take control of the House, but flipping the Senate is a much less certain prospect. They need to gain four Republican-held seats while defending all 13 of their own, or five gains if they lose one; the outcome matters to Hollywood figures who have backed Democratic candidates through fundraising.

Democratic candidates were described as having stronger leads in Texas, Ohio and North Carolina, with Kansas and South Carolina possible additional opportunities. Close contests in Alaska, Maine and Iowa could favour Republicans, in part because polling may understate Republican support. Democrats also face defensive challenges, particularly in Michigan, where divisions within the party could weaken their candidate.

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