Sabato's Crystal Ball Initial Ratings for 2022 Senate Election
By 270toWin Staff
January 28, 2021
Sabato's Crystal Ball is out with its initial ratings for the 34 seats to be contested in the 2022 midterm Senate elections. Republicans will be defending 20 seats, Democrats 14. However, the number of competitive seats is small and roughly split between the two parties. This means another closely-contested battle for control is on the horizon.
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A map of the ratings is below. Click or tap for an interactive version you can use to create and share your own 2022 Senate forecast.
Headlines
Overview and Live Results: Hawaii Primary
Open Seats for Governor and Congressional District 2; Democratic nominees will be heavy favorites in November
Republican Brad Finstad Sworn In to the U.S. House; Democrats Hold 220-211 Edge in Seats
Finstad won a special election earlier this week to fill a vacancy in Minnesota's First District
Live Results: Special Election in MN-01; Primaries in Connecticut, Minnesota, Vermont, and Wisconsin
Several compelling storylines; the most competitive primary appears to be for the GOP gubernatorial nomination in Wisconsin.
Overview and Live Results: Tennessee Primary
Of particular interest is the GOP primary in U.S. House District 5, a Democratic-held seat made much more GOP-friendly in redistricting.
Overview and Live Results: Primaries in Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, and Washington
There are a number of competitive primaries, as well as several where the nominee chosen may impact the competitiveness of the general election
