When Do We Vote for Senators Again

A number of senators are upwards for reelection this November in what is expected to exist a competitive slate of races across the state.

All optics will be on the Senate as both parties expect to tip the balance of power in the upper chamber from its electric current l-50 dissever.

Fifteen Republicans and 13 Democrats are on the ballot this year, while six other seats remain open after senators appear they are not seeking reelection. Additionally, 1 senator is retiring simply two years into his term.

Here is a list of which senators are facing reelection in November, as well as which Senate seats are open.

Alaska

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R)

Murkowski, 64, is running for a fourth full term after starting time being appointed to the Senate in 2002 to finish her father Frank Murkowski's term as he went on to become governor. A Murkowski has represented the Last Borderland in the Senate since 1981.

Former Alaska Commissioner of Assistants Kelly Tshibaka is waging a master bid against Murkowski. Former President Trump Donald TrumpDefense & National Security — Biden huddles with allies in Europe Ginni Thomas sent Mark Meadows texts urging efforts to overturn ballot: written report The Defense Production Human action won't bring u.s. supply-chain security MORE endorsed Tshibaka in June, following through on his vow to unseat Murkowski later on she criticized him following the January. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol and voted to convict him at his second impeachment trial.

This volition not be the first time Murkowski faces a primary challenge. She lost the GOP nomination for reelection in 2010 merely went on to win the general election as a write-in candidate. Tshibaka raised $1.2 million and had more than $294,000 cash in manus at the end of September, while Murkowski's campaign reported $3.two 1000000 cash on hand.

Arizona

Sen. Mark Kelly Mark KellyDemocrats divided over how to deal with rising inflation Marker Kelly says White House should narrate Putin as a war criminal Senate votes to nix mask mandate for public transportation MORE (D)

Kelly, 57, will face the ballot less than two years afterward Arizonans offset sent him to stand for the Grand Canyon State in the Senate. The election was scheduled following the expiry of Sen. John McCain John Sidney McCainJudge Ketanji Dark-brown Jackson: Without fear or favor Bill Barr: Déjà vu all over again Democrats worry Zelensky offered GOP key talking point More (R-Ariz.). Kelly ousted one-time Rep. Martha McSally Martha Elizabeth McSallyAll optics on Trump equally Timken gains momentum in Ohio Kelly leads generic Republican in Senate reelection bid: poll These Senate seats are upwards for election in 2022 MORE (R-Ariz.), who was appointed to the seat following McCain's death.

Roughly half a dozen Republicans are vying for the GOP nomination to take on Kelly. Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich appears to exist leading the pack, only Trump has dingy the waters by criticizing the official for not doing more than to flip Biden's win in Arizona in the 2020 presidential ballot. Additionally, the former president attended a fundraiser with venture backer Blake Masters in Nov, who is as well running for the GOP nomination.

The victor of the GOP primary will take on Kelly, one of the Senate'south most prolific fundraisers, in what is expected to be a closely watched election this bike. The Cook Political Report says the race is currently a toss-up.

Arkansas

Sen. John Boozman John Nichols BoozmanGOP demands filibuster vote on spending, Ukraine aid Ukraine crisis adds force per unit area to spending talks On The Coin — Congress eyes sprint to avoid shutdown MORE (R)

Boozman, 71, is running for a 3rd term. Quondam NFL player Jake Bequette announced a main bid against Boozman in July, suggesting that Arkansas's representation in the upper sleeping accommodation was in need of a alter subsequently years of Boozman'southward service in Washington.

The erstwhile Patriots player and Army veteran dubbed himself "a truthful conservative who will advance the Trump conservative agenda." In March, however, earlier Bequette appear his candidacy, Trump threw his back up behind Boozman, despite the fact that the Arkansas Republican did not object to the Electoral College vote for the 2020 presidential ballot in Jan 2021.

California

Sen. Alex Padilla Alex PadillaJudge Jackson's Supreme Court nomination and the death of the confirmation procedure LIVE COVERAGE: Emotions, tempers run high on day 3 of Jackson hearings Bipartisan grouping of senators press Mayorkas on US readiness for Russian cyberthreat MORE (D)

Padilla, 48, is vying for his start full term. California Gov. Gavin Newsom Gavin NewsomThese states have suspended gas taxation amid tape prices Equilibrium/Sustainability — Students create filter to remove pb from tap water Newsom proposes B relief package for Californians grappling with loftier gas prices MORE (D) appointed him to the upper chamber after and so-Sen. Kamala Harris Kamala HarrisHarris brings on HHS staffer Kirsten Allen as press secretary New volume reveals frustrations between Biden, Harris camps Beijing says it has right to develop South Communist china Sea islands MORE (D-Calif.) became vice president-elect, making him California'southward kickoff Hispanic senator.

Since arriving in Washington, Padilla has taken a top role in problems involving immigration, receiving the chairmanship postal service of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship and Border Safety. The quondam California secretary of state is expected to win a full 6-yr term in November.

Colorado

Sen. Michael Bennet Michael Farrand BennetBiden signs bill making one-time internment campsite a national historic site Senate votes to zilch mask mandate for public transportation Bipartisan group of senators press Mayorkas on US readiness for Russian cyberthreat MORE (D)

Bennet, 57, is running for his 3rd term. A handful of Republicans are currently vying for the GOP nomination to accept on the senator in Nov. Olympian and former El Paso Canton Republican official Eli Bremer had the virtually total reported funds raised and cash on hand out of all the main candidates, co-ordinate to Colorado Politics. Bennet, withal, will likely secure a third term in November, equally Cook Political Report rates the seat solid Democrat.

Connecticut

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D)

Blumenthal, 75, is vying for a third term. Some Republicans accept launched bids to take on Blumenthal, though no candidate has raised substantial funds to run a formidable campaign confronting the 2-term senator, as noted by the Hartford Courant.

Businessman Peter Lumaj, landscaper Robert Hyde and old portfolio manager John Flynn are all running for the GOP nomination. The Cook Political Report, nonetheless, rates the seat as solid Democrat.

Florida

Sen. Marco Rubio Marco Antonio RubioDaylight saving change faces trouble in Firm Push button to make daylight saving time permanent has longtime backers House leaders want to take upwards daylight saving time bill — later More (R)

Rubio, 50, is running for a third term in what is already shaping up to be a fierce race between two big-name lawmakers. Rep. Val Demings Valdez (Val) Venita DemingsBiden'south moves on Venezuela go flashpoint in Florida Biden's CIA head leads the charge confronting Putin's information state of war The Memo: GOP tussles with Biden as gas prices soar MORE (D) rolled out her Senate entrada in June and has already proven to exist a formidable candidate, outraising Rubio in the tertiary quarter with an $viii.4 one thousand thousand booty. Demings, however, first has to best a field of Democrats vying for the nomination, though she has quickly emerged as an early favorite.

A November St. Pete Polls survey found that Rubio has a 7-betoken lead ahead of Demings. The Cook Political Report rates the seat lean Republican, likely a credit to Rubio's strong connections in South Florida and ties to the Cuban American community, which typically tilts toward the GOP. Trump also threw his support behind Rubio, quelling speculation that his daughterIvanka Trump Ivanka TrumpTrumps appeal NY attorney full general request to sit for deposition New York AG, Trump family concur to postpone depositions Trump appeals order that he sit for NY degradation MORE may run for the Sunshine State seat.

Georgia

Sen. Raphael Warnock Raphael WarnockWalker, Perdue, Greene, Clyde to speak at Trump rally in Georgia Health Care — Schumer searches for path frontwards on COVID-19 aid Schumer says he supports bipartisan talks on bill to lower insulin costs MORE (D)

Warnock, 52, will appear on Georgia's ballot after previously winning a shut special election runoff race in January 2021, when he ousted incumbent Rep. Kelly Loeffler Kelly LoefflerA movement is underway to ban lawmakers from trading stocks in function Congress must strengthen protections against insider trading by its members and their families Putin's green free energy grift MORE (R) to become the outset Black senator to represent the Peach State. Loeffler was appointed to the post following the resignation of the belatedly Sen.Johnny Isakson Johnny IsaksonTrump to hold rally for Perdue, Walker in Georgia These Senate seats are upwardly for election in 2022 Schumer makes plea for voting bill, filibuster reform in rare Friday session MORE (R).

A number of Republicans are running for their political party'due south nomination to take on Warnock in Nov, including country Agriculture Commissioner Gary Blackness and former football star Herschel Walker. Trump endorsed Walker in September, calling him "a nifty friend, a Patriot, and an outstanding American who is going to be a GREAT United states of america Senator."

Warnock has fabricated a name for himself during his brusk time on Capitol Hill, sponsoring more 25 bills and condign a song advocate for voting rights legislation. A November poll from Redfield & Wilton Strategies found that Warnock has a 6-point lead on Walker among both registered and probable voters. A December survey conducted past the National Republican Senatorial Committee, however, had Walker up by one bespeak among likely voters. The Cook Political Study currently says the race is a toss-up.

Hawaii

Sen. Brian Schatz Brian Emanuel SchatzThe Hill's Morning Report - Russia-Ukraine war enters 2d deadly calendar week Democrats look for offramp from masking in public The Hill's 12:30 Report - Sights and sounds from Biden's Land of the Marriage MORE (D)

Schatz, 49, is running for his second full term. He appears to be the only candidate running to represent the Aloha State in the upper chamber this Nov.

Idaho

Sen. Mike Crapo Michael (Mike) Dean CrapoOn The Coin — Russia trade bill hits roadblock in Senate Conservative group urges GOP to couple Russian energy ban with reversing Biden policies GOP senator prevents quick passage of Business firm bill limiting Russian trade MORE (R)

Crapo, 70, is seeking a fifth term afterward showtime being elected to the post in 1998. The longtime senator is facing challenges from inside his party — former police force officer and veteran Mike Trivial, businessman Scott Trotter and veteran Jeremy Gilbert have all announced bids — though none of the campaigns appear to be formidable enough to knock Crapo from his postal service in Washington.

Crapo had more than $5.3 million cash on hand at the end of September, according to OpenSecrets, while the organization said it did non have data for the three GOP challengers. Entrepreneur Scott Cleveland is too vying to stand for the Gem State in the Senate as an Independent who would caucus with Republicans.

Illinois

Sen. Tammy Duckworth Ladda (Tammy) Tammy DuckworthBipartisan group of senators press Mayorkas on US readiness for Russian cyberthreat Kaine describes '24/7' tingling awareness from long COVID-19 Democrats press Teaching secretary over plans to resume student loan payments More than (D)

Duckworth, 53, is running for her second term. A number of Republicans are vying for the GOP nomination to take on Duckworth in Nov, including financial adviser Bobby Piton, who has reportedly promoted false claims of election fraud in Arizona in connection to the 2020 presidential election.

Piton appears to be leading the pack in terms of fundraising. He had roughly $84,000 cash on hand as of Sept. thirty, which was more than than other GOP candidates — nigh of whom did not take fundraising information bachelor at the end of the third quarter — but however far less than Duckworth'due south roughly $5.77 million cash on hand. The Melt Political Report rates the seat solid Democrat.

Indiana

Sen. Todd Young Todd Christopher YoungThe Colina'south Morning Written report - All eyes on Supreme Courtroom A chance to improve research GOP senators printing Biden to rescind pro-labor construction order More (R)

Young, 49, is running for a 2nd term. He is facing two challenges within the party, from fund auditor Danny Niederberger and business owner John Piper. The primary winner will so face off against one of iv Democrats vying to become the political party'south candidate. Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. led the Autonomous field in fundraising at the cease of September with roughly $66,000 cash on hand but still lagged significantly behind Young's $five.6 million greenbacks on mitt. The Cook Political Report rates Todd's seat solid Republican.

Iowa

Sen. Chuck Grassley Chuck GrassleyGOP shoots down Supreme Courtroom cold-shoulder Dems turn toward Supreme Court vote after testy hearing Ernst second senator to put 'hold' on Garcetti'due south ambassadorial nomination More than (R)

Grassley, 88, appear in September that he will seek an eighth term amid a GOP pressure entrada urging him to throw his hat in the ring again. Republicans run across his reelection campaign equally a fashion to concur the coveted Senate seat in a year that the party is looking to take control of the chamber.

The longtime senator, however, will likely face a tough race against one-time Rep. Abby Finkenauer Abby Lea FinkenauerVoting rights failed in the Senate — where exercise nosotros go from here? These Senate seats are up for election in 2022 Iowa Democrat drops bid to challenge Grassley after death of nephew MORE (D), who is currently running for her party's nomination confronting a handful of other Democrats. Grassley is also facing a primary challenge by state Sen. Jim Carlin (R), who launched his candidacy in February earlier Grassley had fabricated a decision on reelection. The trial lawyer and Ground forces veteran has knocked Grassley for his vote in favor of the $ane.two trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. He previously said he would primary Grassley if necessary. Trump endorsed Grassley in Oct.

The Cook Political Report rates the Iowa Senate seat solid Republican. A Data for Progress poll conducted in December establish that Grassley has a 14-point pb over Finkenauer.

Kansas

Sen. Jerry Moran Gerald (Jerry) MoranSenate GOP eyes Hunter Biden, Fauci probes after midterms  Bipartisan group of senators visits Poland, Germany to meet with NATO partners over Ukraine GOP senators push button dorsum hard on Trump's praise of Putin More than (R)

Moran, 67, is running for a third term. Trump endorsed Moran in February subsequently the Kansas Republican voted to conduct the and so-president in his second impeachment trial following the Jan. half dozen, 2021, set on on the Capitol.

Kentucky

Sen. Rand Paul Randal (Rand) Howard PaulNow is the time to rebuild America's refugee resettlement program Senate GOP eyes Hunter Biden, Fauci probes after midterms  Senate passes resolution supporting Putin war criminal offense probe MORE (R)

Paul, 59, is running for his third term. He officially filed for reelection in Jan and will at present face off against Valerie Fredrick and Tami Stainfield for the GOP nomination. The winner will likely take on former Kentucky state Rep. Charles Booker (D). Paul far outraised Booker in the third quarter, surpassing the Democrat past at least $2.iii one thousand thousand. The Cook Political Report rates Paul'southward seat solid Republican.

Paul has made headlines over the past year for repeatedly clashing with White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci Anthony FauciWHO: Omicron BA.2 sub variant now prevalent globally NYC mayor to lift vaccine mandate requirements on performers and athletes: report Health Care — Moderna request for authority of kids' vaccine MORE during congressional hearings. The senator has knocked the meridian wellness official for matters involving masks, herd immunity and the origins of COVID-19.

Louisiana

Sen. John Kennedy John Neely KennedyLouisiana Democrat running for Us Senate smokes marijuana in entrada ad More than (R)

Kennedy, 70, appear in June that he would seek a second term. He immediately received Trump's endorsement, with the former president pointing to the Louisiana Republican'southward stance on crime, the edge, the military, veterans, abortion, energy, the economy and the Second Amendment.

Two Democrats are currently vying for the party's nomination to have on Kennedy in Nov: Billy Rouge community activist Gary Chambers Jr. and onetime U.Southward. Navy fighter pilot Luke Mixon. Kennedy, however, is likely to secure reelection to the upper chamber as the Cook Political Report rates his seat solid Republican.

Maryland

Sen. Chris Van Hollen Christopher (Chris) Van HollenLawmakers skeptical of Biden endeavour to resurrect Iran nuclear deal For better Center Eastern relations tomorrow, engage youth today Bipartisan group of senators press Mayorkas on The states readiness for Russian cyberthreat More (D)

Van Hollen, 63, is running for a second term. While a handful of Democrats and Republicans have already announced primary bids for the seat, eyes remain stock-still on Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Larry HoganMaryland, Georgia halt state gas taxes Maryland to consider banning true cat declawing Maryland to driblet higher degree requirement for more than state jobs More than (R), whose name has been floated as a potential challenger to Van Hollen.

Hogan has said serving in the Senate is "not something I aspire to," but GOP heavyweights are lobbying the governor behind the scenes to motility into national politics. The filing deadline for the Maryland Senate seat is Feb. 22, and Hogan has not yet said if he will throw his chapeau into the ring.

While the Melt Political Report rates Van Hollen's seat solid Democrat, recent internal polling from an outside group showed Hogan leading Van Hollen by 12 points in a head-to-head race.

Nevada

Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto Catherine Marie Cortez MastoPro-choice Latina group launches incumbent protection campaign C'mon Congress — it'southward time to take the encephalon injury epidemic seriously Senate votes to nix mask mandate for public transportation More than (D)

Cortez Masto, 57, is running to secure a second term, a bid that is already shaping up to exist a tearing race between the Democrat and a Trump-backed Republican. Sometime Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt is the likely favorite amidst GOP voters to take on Cortez Masto in November's general election. Laxalt already has the support of the former president and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell Addison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellMcConnell to vote against Jackson's Supreme Court nomination GOP shoots downward Supreme Court boycott The Hill'due south Morning Report - Tensions ascent at Jackson hearing MORE (R-Ky.). He also has the experience of both winning and losing in statewide elections, having fallen brusk in his 2018 bid for governor. The Melt Political Report says the race is a toss-up.

New Hampshire

Sen. Maggie Hassan Margaret (Maggie) HassanDemocrats divided over how to deal with rising inflation Mass leadership exit hits nation's land legislatures Senate votes to nix mask mandate for public transportation More than (D)

Hassan, 63, is running for a second term. While Republicans have yet to unite around a GOP challenger, members of the political party think they have a adventure of flipping the seat cherry-red considering Hassan's poor favorability in the state: An October University of New Hampshire poll plant that Hassan has a 33 percent favorable rating among New Hampshire residents, while 51 percent proverb they have an unfavorable opinion of her.

It remains to be seen, nevertheless, which Republican volition emerge as the forepart-runner to take on Hassan. Gov. Chris Sununu Chris SununuDemocrats turn to state parties to personalize appeals to voters The 5 states even so to describe US House maps New Hampshire governor pledges to veto U.s. House maps More (R) passed on a bid for the Senate in November despite heavyweights in the party pointing to him equally their best chance to flip the seat. Old Sen. Kelly Ayotte Kelly Ann AyotteNew Hampshire bellwether points to challenges for Democrats These Senate seats are upward for election in 2022 Biden's FDA nominee advances through fundamental Senate committee MORE (R-Due north.H.), who some saw every bit a formidable opponent to Hassan, said in November that she volition not run. The Melt Political Written report rates the seat is lean Democrat.

New York

Sen. Charles Schumer Chuck SchumerRomney working on GOP counteroffer to new Dem COVID-19 funding plan Advocacy groups: Title 42 'undermines our trust in the administration' Romney says Dems to send him new COVID-nineteen funding proposal Wednesday MORE (D)

Schumer, 71, the Senate majority leader, is seeking a fifth term. Candidates both inside and outside the Democratic Party are waging bids against Schumer in an endeavor to stop his more than than two decades in the Senate, but whatever campaign is unlikely to be successful because Schumer's high name recognition and big influence in the Empire Country. Schumer won reelection with roughly 70 percent of the vote in 2016.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Alexandria Ocasio-CortezPelosi backs Cuellar, says 'I don't know what information technology is' of FBI raid Cannabis industry goes all-in on banking push before midterms Pro-choice Latina group launches incumbent protection entrada More had been rumored as a potential challenger to Schumer from the left, though the progressive Democrat has not appear such an endeavor. When asked about primarying Schumer in a future race Ocasio-Cortez did not dominion it out, instead suggesting that she prefers to focus on her career in real time.

North Dakota

Sen. John Hoeven John Henry HoevenGOP Sen. Roger Wicker announces testing positive for COVID-19 a second time Former Celtics role player Kanter Freedom attends Senate GOP lunch Senate Republicans urge DOJ to reject request for 'no fly' list for unruly passengers MORE (R)

Hoeven, 64, is running to secure a third term. Democrat Michael J. Steele, an Regular army veteran, is mounting a campaign against Hoeven, but it does not appear that his entrada has picked upwardly steam in the state: He had $833 greenbacks on manus as of Sept. 30, which is far short of the more than $2.six million Hoeven had. The Cook Political Report rates the seat solid Republican.

Oklahoma

Sen. James Lankford James Paul LankfordDemocrats cancel vote on Biden pick to lead Water ice after domestic abuse allegations  Energy & Environment — Russian takeover sparks nuclear jitters Senate conservatives threaten to agree upwardly regime funding over vaccine mandate MORE (R)

Lankford, 53, is running for his second total term. A handful of candidates are waging master bids against Lankford, including land Sen. Nathan Dahm and Tulsa pastor Jackson Lahmeyer. A poll by the Oklahoma Urban center firm Amber Integrated released in December establish that Lankford has a strong lead over his master opponents, months ahead of the November ballot. Lankford raked in 56 percentage support, followed by Dahm with nine percentage and Lahmeyer with 8 percent. Lankford has also significantly more cash on mitt compared to both opponents.

A number of Democrats are likewise running to unseat Lankford, including attorney and sometime Country Department employee Jason Bollinger and Madison Horn, a cybersecurity leader who says she is "running equally a conservative leader." The Cook Political Report labels the seat lean Republican.

Oregon

Sen. Ron Wyden Ronald (Ron) Lee WydenConservative group urges GOP to couple Russian free energy ban with reversing Biden policies GOP senator prevents quick passage of House bill limiting Russian trade IRS probe finds nearly billion in coronavirus stimulus-related fraud More than (D)

Wyden, 72, is running for his fifth full term. The Senate Finance Committee chairman is facing a primary challenge from William Eastward. Barlow III, the founder of a visual communications company who has worked at the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services.

A number of Republicans are likewise hoping to oust Wyden in Nov. Co-ordinate to fundraising numbers, business owner Darin Harbick appears to exist leading the pack on the right: he had more greenbacks on hand than his opponents as of Sept. xxx. The Cook Political Written report says the seat is solid Democrat.

Due south Carolina

Sen. Tim Scott Tim Eugene ScottAARP celebrates turning fifty like no other, and then volition we  GOP senators seek probe of 'egregious' weather condition at NJ nursing home Lobbying earth More (R)

Scott, 56, is running for his 2nd total term as U.S. senator from South Carolina. He has been serving in the upper sleeping room since 2012, after existence appointed to supersede former Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.), who left Congress to become president of the Heritage Foundation. Iii Democrats are running to unseat Scott in November: state Rep. Krystle Matthews, local Autonomous Political party Chairwoman Angela Geter and activist Catherine Fleming Bruce. At least ane Republican, Timothy Swain, appears to be waging a chief bid confronting Scott.

The South Carolina junior senator and the only Black Republican serving in the upper chamber is favored to win reelection this year. Trump endorsed him in March. His name has likewise been tossed effectually equally a potential presidential candidate. Cook Political Report says the seat is solid Republican.

South Dakota

Sen. John Thune John Randolph ThuneDems plow toward Supreme Courtroom vote after testy hearing Schumer working with GOP to attempt to get deal on coronavirus assist McConnell sidesteps saying if Greitens should end Senate bid More than (R)

Thune, 61, the Senate minority whip, is running to secure a tertiary term. Thune appear in January that he would seek an additional term in the Senate, proverb he is "uniquely positioned" to deliver for the Mount Rushmore Land. He is seen as a potential successor to McConnell, though the Senate minority leader has not publicly indicated any plans of retiring soon.

At least three Republicans are challenging Thune for the GOP nomination, only none are expected to make a splash confronting the minority whip. Thune has found himself out of step with Trump at some points over the past year after the Due south Dakota Republican did non cover the then-president'due south endeavor to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Navy veteran and higher professor Brian Bengs is waging a Democratic run for Senate. The Melt Political Study, however, says the seat is solid Republican.

Utah

Sen. Mike Lee Michael (Mike) Shumway LeeConfirmation turns nasty as GOP digs in on child porn cases  This week: Senate ramps up Supreme Court nomination fight Biden'south Supreme Court pick prepare to make history More than (R)

Lee, 50, is running for a third term. He is facing challenges from every political direction, including a bid from CIA veteran and former tertiary-party presidential candidate Evan McMullin, who is running equally an Independent. While McMullin did non secure Utah's electoral votes in 2016, he did rake in 21.3 percent of the vote.

Former Utah lawmaker Becky Edwards and political strategist Ally Isom accept both launched primary bids against Lee, though early polling suggests that they will have a difficult time taking the nomination from the incumbent. A Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll conducted in October found that Lee had 53 percent support, with Edwards post-obit at seven per centum and Isom trailing with two pct. 30-two percent of respondents, however, said they did now know who they would support if the primary were held that twenty-four hours.

A number of Democrats are likewise running to unseat Lee, including Kael Weston, a onetime candidate for U.S. House and an ex-State Department official. The Melt Political Report, however, rates the seat solid Republican.

Washington

Sen. Patty Murray Patricia (Patty) Lynn MurrayDemocrats press Biden to extend freeze on educatee loan payments Democrats divided over how to deal with rise inflation Overnight Health Care — White House steps upwards COVID money warnings MORE (D)

Murray, 71, is vying for her sixth term. A number of candidates from all corners of the political spectrum have appear bids against the longtime lawmaker, with the near formidable entrada shaping up to be that of Republican Tiffany Smiley, a veterans advocate and onetime triage nurse. Smiley has more than than $1.52 million cash on mitt, which is far less than Murray'southward roughly $5.89 one thousand thousand only more than than her other opponents as of Sept. 30. The Cook Political Report says the seat is solid Democrat.

Wisconsin

Sen. Ron Johnson Ronald (Ron) Harold JohnsonDemocrats audio alarm over threats to ObamaCare equally midterms loom DNC launches ad striking Republicans over Ron Johnson wellness care comments in primal states Democrats turn to state parties to personalize appeals to voters MORE (R)

Johnson, 66, is running for a third term, breaking a promise he made during his 2016 entrada that he would just seek 2 six-year stretches in the upper sleeping accommodation. The Wisconsin Republican announced his decision in January, writing in an op-ed that while he preferred to retire he decided to wage another bid to fight confronting Autonomous control in Washington and "disastrous policies."

Johnson is expected to easily secure the GOP nomination though he may face headwinds in the general election, every bit a number of Democrats are running to flip the seat blue. Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, state Treasurer Sarah Godlewski, Milwaukee Bucks executive Alex Lasry and Outagamie Canton Executive Tom Nelson have all announced primary bids. An internal poll released past the Barnes campaign in January shows the lieutenant governor leading the Democratic pack, though just curt of a third of respondents said they are still undecided.

Johnson has been the target of criticism in recent months for various comments he has made regarding COVID-xix, the 2020 ballot and racial justice protests, remarks that may make him a more vulnerable candidate come up November. The Cook Political Study says the race is a toss-up.

Senators non running for reelection

Alabama

Sen. Richard Shelby Richard Craig ShelbyThe Loma's Forenoon Study - Tensions rise at Jackson hearing Trump withdraws endorsement of 'woke' Mo Brooks Republicans ramp up support for candidates snubbed by Trump More than (R)

Shelby, 87, announced in February that he would not seek a seventh term. The race on the correct has since morphed into a competitive contest with candidates from every corner of the fractured Republican Party vying for the GOP nomination, just a clear front-runner has non yet emerged. The race, however, has largely come down to Rep. Mo Brooks Morris (Mo) Jackson BrooksThe Hill's Morning Report - Tensions rise at Jackson hearing Mo Brooks says Trump asked him to help rescind 2020 election Trump withdraws endorsement of 'woke' Mo Brooks More (R) and Katie Boyd Britt, who previously served equally Shelby's principal of staff. Mike Durant, a former Black Hawk pilot who was shot down in Somalia in 1993, is also running for the GOP nomination. Brooks, who secured Trump's endorsement in Apr, emerged every bit an early on leader, though his margin has since waned as Britt ramps upward her campaign. A December McLaughlin & Associates poll found that Brooks had 31.4 percentage support amidst likely voters, followed by Britt at 26.two percent and Durant at 16.6 percent. Nearly 22 per centum of respondents, yet, said they remain undecided.

Former Brighton Mayor Brandaun Dean appears to be the but Democrat looking to succeed Shelby. The Cook Political Report says the seat is solid Republican.

Missouri

Sen. Roy Blunt Roy Dean BluntDems turn toward Supreme Courtroom vote after testy hearing Trump touts Long in Missouri Senate race amid Greitens allegations The Hill's Morn Written report - Jackson fends off attacks; Biden to Europe MORE (R)

Blunt, 72, announced in March that he will not seek a third term, opening the field to a number of Democrats and Republicans vying to supplant him in the upper chamber. A scattering of pro-Trump Republicans are running to succeed Edgeless, including Attorney Full general Eric Schmitt, Reps. Vicky Hartzler Vicky Jo HartzlerBlunt: Greitens shouldn't be in Senate race if allegations are true The Hill's Morning Written report - Jackson vows 'adherence to precedent' if confirmed GOP sounds alarm bells over Greitens allegations More than and Baton Long William (Billy) H. LongTrump touts Long in Missouri Senate race amid Greitens allegations GOP sounds alarm bells over Greitens allegations Republicans scramble to halt Greitens in Missouri MORE and old Gov. Eric Greitens. Trump himself has not still thrown his back up behind a candidate, though many GOP operatives are concerned that a Greitens endorsement could dampen the party'due south chances of holding the seat — the one-time governor resigned from office in 2018 amidst allegations that he sexually assaulted, took nude photos of and blackmailed his hairdresser. A Missouri Lookout man poll published earlier this month found that Greitens has a lead among his GOP opponents, simply more than than a third of those polled said they remain undecided.

On the Democratic side at least half-dozen candidates have announced bids for Edgeless's post, including former country Sen. Scott Sifton and Marine veteran Lucas Kunce. Their chances of clinching the seat, nonetheless, remain slim in the red state — the Cook Political Report says the seat is solid Republican. The race, all the same, could keep differently if a Republican similar Greitens secures Trump'due south endorsement and skates to the GOP nomination.

Due north Carolina

Sen Richard Burr Richard Mauze BurrSenate GOP optics Hunter Biden, Fauci probes after midterms  A move is underway to ban lawmakers from trading stocks in role Senate console advances pandemic preparedness bill on bipartisan vote More than (R)

Burr, 66, is following through on a pledge he made in 2016 to not seek a fourth term, giving a handful of Democrats and Republicans an opportunity to run for an open up seat in the upper chamber. The election is already shaping upwardly to be a fierce battle on the Republican side, where Trump-endorsed Rep. Ted Budd Theodore (Ted) Paul BuddDemocratic super PAC launches ads partially in Ukrainian in key states The Hill's Morning time Report - Presented by Emergent - House votes to fund U.s. regime, help Ukraine The Loma's Campaign Written report: GOP hits Dems over rising prices at the pump More (R-N.C.) and former Gov. Pat McCrory remain locked in a tight race. One-time Rep. Mark Walker Bradley (Mark) Marker WalkerGOP Senate candidate accuses Trump-backed GOP challenger of supporting Putin Melt Political Report shifts forecast for two Senate races toward GOP Midterm primaries might be critical to rest of the Senate MORE (R-Northward.C.), another GOP candidate for Senate, is reportedly considering running for the lower bedroom instead, which could milk shake up the Republican master. For the meantime, still, he plans to stay put in the Senate race.

On the Democratic side, quondam North Carolina Supreme Courtroom Justice Cheri Beasley is the favorite to secure the party's nomination, especially after state Sen. Jeff Jackson (D) dropped out of the race and threw his support behind the ex-justice.

What comes side by side, yet, remains to be seen, as early polling suggests a tight race between Beasley and both Budd and McCrory. Head-to-caput lucifer-upwards polls conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies in Nov institute that both Budd and McCrory would lead Beasley in a full general election amid likely voters by ii points and i bespeak, respectively. Those surveys, notwithstanding, were put in the field before Jackson dropped out of the race. The Cook Political Written report says the race is a toss up.

Ohio

Sen. Rob Portman Robert (Rob) Jones PortmanBusiness groups boxing anti-dumping measure out in Prc competitiveness beak Vance won't speak at Minnesota GOP event Bipartisan group of senators visits Poland, Germany to meet with NATO partners over Ukraine MORE (R)

Portman, 66, announced in January 2021 that he would non seek a third term, igniting a violent competition on the right with pro-Trump candidates vying for the open seat. With the sometime president slow to issue an endorsement in the race a number of heavyweight candidates are actively jockeying for his back up, including former country Treasurer Josh Mandel, entrepreneur and author JD Vance and former state GOP Chair Jane Timken. Mike Gibbons, an investment broker who co-chaired Trump'due south Ohio fundraising in 2016, are also vying for the nomination. A Trafalgar poll conducted in December institute that Mandel has a half-dozen-point atomic number 82 on Vance, followed by Gibbons so Timken.

Businessman Bernie Moreno dropped out of the GOP primary in February after meeting privately with Trump to discuss the race. He said the 2 men agreed that the primary "has too many Trump candidates and could cost the MAGA movement a conservative seat." Moreno has vowed to support whichever candidate Trump endorses.

On the other side of the political aisle, Democrats appear to exist coalescing around Rep. Tim Ryan Timothy (Tim) RyanDemocrats press Biden to extend freeze on pupil loan payments Tim Ryan to spend over meg to help down-ballot Ohio Democrats Gibbons, Mandel lead Ohio GOP Senate primary field: poll More than as he looks to bound to the upper chamber. Members of the party are hopeful that the ix-term congressman could flip the Senate seat blue, pointing to the messy primary on the right and Sen. Sherrod Brown Sherrod Campbell BrownBusiness groups boxing anti-dumping measure in Prc competitiveness pecker It's fourth dimension for America's trade umpire to cry foul confronting Russia'due south assailment Why you shouldn't expect profit margins to autumn when prices rise More than 's (D-Ohio) victory in the land in 2018. Brownish is currently the but elected Democrat serving in statewide function. The Melt Political Report, nevertheless, says the seat is lean Republican.

Pennsylvania

Sen. Pat Toomey Patrick (Pat) Joseph ToomeyThe Supreme Court merely made a US-European union Privacy Shield understanding even harder The Hill'south Morning Study - Biden on Russia: Distrust and verify Overnight Health Care — Biden optics boosted COVID-19 funding More (R)

Toomey, 60, announced in October 2020 that he would not seek a 3rd term, setting the scene for a true toss upwards race in a state that President Biden Joe BidenDefense & National Security — Biden huddles with allies in Europe On The Money — Unemployment claims at lowest level since late 1960s Energy & Environment — Biden walks tightrope on oil industry messaging MORE narrowly flipped in 2020. No clear frontrunner has emerged on either side of the political aisle, leaving onlookers keenly focused on the election, which could make up one's mind the balance of the upper sleeping accommodation in Nov. Melt Political Report says the race is a toss upward.

More than a one-half a dozen Democrats are vying for their party'due south nomination to replace Toomey in the Senate, including Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, Rep. Conor Lamb Montgomery Canton Lath of Commissioners Chairwoman Val Arkoosh and country Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta.

Retired Army Ranger Sean Parnell shook things upward on the Republican side in Nov when he announced that he was suspending his campaign for Senate afterwards losing a custody battle for his three children. Since then, celebrity medico Mehmet Oz Mehmet OzBiden asks Herschel Walker and Mehmet Oz to quit quango or be ousted The Hill's Morn Written report - Jackson fends off attacks; Biden to Europe The Colina's Morning Report - Presented by Facebook - What now after Zelensky's spoken communication? More — best known for hosting "The Dr. Oz Mehmet OzBiden asks Herschel Walker and Mehmet Oz to quit quango or be ousted The Colina's Morn Report - Jackson fends off attacks; Biden to Europe The Colina'due south Morning Report - Presented past Facebook - What now after Zelensky's speech communication? MORE Show" — and former hedge fund executive David McCormick have launched bids for the open seat. Man of affairs Jeff Bartos and former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark Carla Sands are as well vying for the GOP nomination, among others. Oz and Sands have leaned into Trump's rhetoric, criticizing mask and vaccine mandates and coronavirus-related schoolhouse and business closures, while Bartos has emphasized his business organization experience. Trump endorsed Parnell in September, and it remains unknown if he will pick a new horse in the race following the retired Army Ranger's withdrawal.

Vermont

Sen. Patrick Leahy Patrick Joseph LeahyDurbin cuts off Cruz as tempers flare: 'Y'all have to follow the rules' Graham ramps upwards tension with Jackson: 'I recollect you're doing information technology wrong' Live COVERAGE: Emotions, tempers run loftier on day 3 of Jackson hearings More than (D)

Leahy, 81, appear in November that he would not seek a ninth term. Days afterward Rep. Peter Welch Peter Francis WelchSenate Republicans set sights on blue state 'sleeper' races House candidate from Vermont running on 'environmental justice' Former US chaser launches Senate bid in Vermont More than (D-Vt.) announced that he was mounting a entrada for the upper chamber, news that came as little surprise since the congressman was largely viewed equally a successor to Leahy. He is Vermont'south sole lawmaker in the U.Southward. House.

Christina Nolan, former U.Southward. attorney for Vermont, revealed in Jan that she is exploring a Republican entrada to replace Leahy in the Senate. Early that month she told VTDigger that she was not ready to brand a formal decision or announce a potential candidacy, only she has filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission. The Cook Political Report, however, says Leahy's seat is solid Democrat.

Senators retiring

Oklahoma

Sen. James Inhofe James (Jim) Mount InhofeFormer Democratic Rep. Kendra Horn running for Inhofe Oklahoma Senate seat Chaser asks Oklahoma court to finish special election for open Usa Senate seat Former Trump national security official jumps into Senate race in Oklahoma MORE (R)

Inhofe, 87, announced in February that he will retire from the Senate early next yr, setting off what has already get a competitive special election primary race. Inhofe, who has served in the upper chamber since 1994, was elected to another six-year term in 2020, which expires in January 2027.

A number of Republicans are already jockeying for Inhofe's seat, including Luke Kingdom of the netherlands, the senator'south chief of staff, Rep. Markwayne Mullin Markwayne MullinThe Hill'due south Morning time Report - Jackson fends off attacks; Biden to Europe Onetime Democratic Rep. Kendra Horn running for Inhofe Oklahoma Senate seat Attorney asks Oklahoma courtroom to finish special ballot for open United states Senate seat More than (Okla.), state Sen. Nathan Dahm and former Trump national security official Alex Gray, who served as chief of staff at the National Security Council. Inhofe endorsed The netherlands in his resignation announcement.

The election to finish Inhofe'due south seat in the Senate will be held in Nov, and primaries are gear up to have place this summer.

Updated 3/8/2022 at v:33 p.m.

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Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/590812-these-senate-seats-are-up-for-election-in-2022

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