U.S. Senate · 100 seats

Last updated September 11, 2026

Senators by State

Know who represents you and when you can replace them

Senate seats are divided into three classes, each serving six-year terms with elections staggered so roughly one-third of the Senate is on the ballot every two years. General election dates for upcoming cycles:

  • Class 2 — next general election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
  • Class 3 — next general election: Tuesday, November 7, 2028
  • Class 1 — next general election: Tuesday, November 5, 2030

Each class is elected for a six-year term, so a senator elected in November 2026 (Class 2) serves until January 2033, and so on.

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Seats tracked

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States

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Up in 2028

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Katie Britt

Republican

Alabama (AL) · Class 3

Next election · AL
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Age in 2028
46
Net worth · AL
~$2M

Barry Moore

Republican

Alabama (AL) · Republican nominee

Election · AL
2026
Seat
Open seat (Tuberville running for governor)
Age in 2028
63
Net worth · AL
~$2M
Age difference
Moore is 17 yrs older
Net worth gap
Comparable estimates
Next on the ballot
2028 vs 2026

Running for Senate

Section data updated September 11, 2026

Candidates on the ballot for U.S. Senate

Declared and widely reported challengers and open-seat candidates, with age, net worth and a full profile.

54 of 54 shown

Barry Moore

Republican

Senate candidate · Alabama (AL) · Republican nominee

Election · AL
2026
Seat
Open seat (Tuberville running for governor)
Age in 2028
63
Net worth · AL
~$2M

U.S. representative for Alabama's 1st district, a farmer and Trump-aligned conservative running for Alabama's open Senate seat.

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2021–present); Alabama House of Representatives.

Religion

Baptist

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $390K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Campaign-finance and redistricting fights

He drew ethics scrutiny over campaign finance in earlier House runs and was forced into a bruising member-vs-member primary after redistricting.

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Everett Wess

Democratic

Senate candidate · Alabama (AL) · Democratic nominee

Election · AL
2026
Seat
Open seat (Tuberville running for governor)
Age in 2028
Not reported
Net worth · AL
Not publicly reported

Birmingham civil-rights attorney and first-time statewide candidate who won the Democratic runoff for Alabama's open Senate seat.

Prior offices held

Not compiled — see official biography.

Religion

Not publicly reported

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $510K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

No major controversy in national reporting

No significant scandal has been widely reported in national coverage of this campaign.

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Mary Peltola

Democratic

Senate candidate · Alaska (AK) · Declared

Election · AK
2026
Seat
Challenging Dan Sullivan
Age in 2028
55
Net worth · AK
Under $1M

Former U.S. representative and the first Alaska Native elected to Congress, running a centrist 'fish, family and freedom' campaign against Sen. Dan Sullivan.

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2022–2025); Alaska House of Representatives; fisheries commission director.

Religion

Christian (Yup'ik heritage)

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $630K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Centrism draws fire from both sides

Progressives criticize her moderate record on guns and energy, while Republicans tie her to national Democrats despite her independent branding.

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Hallie Shoffner

Democratic

Senate candidate · Arkansas (AR) · Democratic nominee

Election · AR
2026
Seat
Challenging Tom Cotton
Age in 2028
44
Net worth · AR
Not publicly reported

Sixth-generation Arkansas farmer and first-time candidate running on farm policy, food security and affordability against Sen. Tom Cotton.

Prior offices held

Not compiled — see official biography.

Religion

Not publicly reported

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $630K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Ethics complaint and heavy super PAC attacks

The NRSC filed an ethics complaint against her and a super PAC has spent more than $730,000 attacking her; she also drew criticism over remarks about defunding ICE.

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Mark Baisley

Republican

Senate candidate · Colorado (CO) · Republican nominee

Election · CO
2026
Seat
Challenging John Hickenlooper
Age in 2028
70
Net worth · CO
Not publicly reported

Colorado state senator and longtime conservative legislator who won the Republican nomination largely unopposed.

Prior offices held

Colorado Senate (2023–present); Colorado House of Representatives.

Religion

Not publicly reported

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $150K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Criticized for ICE remarks and false claims

He drew criticism for blaming protesters for violence while saying ICE 'rescued' a detained 5-year-old, and previously falsely claimed images from a Harris rally were AI-enhanced.

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Mike Katz

Republican

Senate candidate · Delaware (DE) · Declared

Election · DE
2026
Seat
Challenging Chris Coons
Age in 2028
Not reported
Net worth · DE
Not publicly reported

Physician running as the conservative alternative to Sen. Chris Coons in a heavily Democratic state.

Prior offices held

Not compiled — see official biography.

Religion

Not publicly reported

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $630K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

No major controversy in national reporting

No significant scandal has been widely reported in national coverage of this campaign.

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Derek Dooley

Republican

Senate candidate · Georgia (GA) · Lost primary

Election · GA
2026
Seat
Challenging Jon Ossoff (D)
Age in 2028
60
Net worth · GA
~$5M

Former college football coach who lost Georgia's September 2026 Republican runoff to Rep. Mike Collins.

Prior offices held

No prior elected office; college football head coach (Tennessee, Louisiana Tech).

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $510K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Tied to a pay-to-play donation inquiry

Georgia Democrats sought an investigation into donations from Dooley family members to Gov. Brian Kemp, alleging a pay-to-play arrangement; Kemp's office called it unfounded.

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Mike Collins

Republican

Senate candidate · Georgia (GA) · Declared

Election · GA
2026
Seat
Challenging Jon Ossoff (D)
Age in 2028
62
Net worth · GA
~$5M

Georgia congressman and trucking executive running against Sen. Jon Ossoff.

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2023–present); trucking company owner.

Religion

Baptist

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $150K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Scrutinized over son-in-law's white nationalist ties

CNN's KFile reported close ties to a white nationalist influencer through his son-in-law; he ended a press conference over questions about it.

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Todd Achilles

Independent

Senate candidate · Idaho (ID) · Declared

Election · ID
2026
Seat
Challenging Jim Risch
Age in 2028
63
Net worth · ID
Not publicly reported

Idaho state representative and Army veteran running as an independent, and the de facto main challenger to Sen. Jim Risch after the Democratic nominee withdrew.

Prior offices held

No prior elected office; Idaho House of Representatives candidate; technology executive.

Religion

Not publicly reported

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $390K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Independent bid splits the opposition

Some Democrats criticize his decision to run as an independent rather than unify behind the party nominee, whose withdrawal was itself contested.

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Don Tracy

Republican

Senate candidate · Illinois (IL) · Republican nominee

Election · IL
2026
Seat
Open seat (Durbin retiring)
Age in 2028
73
Net worth · IL
Not publicly reported

Attorney and former Illinois Republican Party chair, now his party's nominee for the open Illinois Senate seat.

Prior offices held

Not compiled — see official biography.

Religion

Not publicly reported

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $390K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Cited for prohibited political activity as regulator

As chair of the Illinois Gaming Board, the state's Executive Inspector General found he engaged in prohibited political activity.

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Senate candidate · Illinois (IL) · Democratic nominee

Election · IL
2026
Seat
Open seat (Durbin retiring)
Age in 2028
58
Net worth · IL
Not publicly reported

Illinois lieutenant governor and former state legislator who won a crowded primary for Sen. Dick Durbin's open seat.

Prior offices held

Lieutenant Governor of Illinois (2019–present); Illinois House of Representatives.

Religion

Not publicly reported

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $270K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Seen as the governor's hand-picked pick

Critics say she rode Gov. Pritzker's money and political machine past sitting members of Congress rather than winning on her own base.

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Ashley Hinson

Republican

Senate candidate · Iowa (IA) · Declared

Election · IA
2026
Seat
Open seat (Ernst retiring)
Age in 2028
45
Net worth · IA
~$1M

Iowa congresswoman and former TV anchor running for the open Iowa seat.

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2021–present); Iowa House of Representatives; TV news anchor.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $510K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Scrutiny over donations tied to Epstein pen pal

The Daily Beast reported she took campaign donations tied to a Jeffrey Epstein pen pal, and separately took pork-industry money while pushing to loosen rules on the industry.

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Zach Wahls

Democratic

Senate candidate · Iowa (IA) · Declared

Election · IA
2026
Seat
Open seat (Ernst retiring)
Age in 2028
37
Net worth · IA
Modest

Iowa state senator and author running for the open Iowa seat.

Prior offices held

Iowa Senate (2019–present); nonprofit executive and author.

Religion

Not publicly reported

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $510K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Ethics complaint and resurfaced old posts

He faced an Iowa legislative ethics complaint over political work, later dismissed unanimously, and old Reddit posts resurfaced ahead of his Senate run.

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Adam Hamilton

Democratic

Senate candidate · Kansas (KS) · Democratic nominee

Election · KS
2026
Seat
Challenging Roger Marshall
Age in 2028
Not reported
Net worth · KS
Not publicly reported

Senior pastor of the largest United Methodist congregation in the country, who won an eleven-way Democratic primary in Kansas.

Prior offices held

Not compiled — see official biography.

Religion

United Methodist

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $270K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Pastor-turned-candidate criticism

Critics question a sitting pastor running a partisan campaign, and conservatives attack his theology and politics as too liberal for Kansas.

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Andy Barr

Republican

Senate candidate · Kentucky (KY) · Declared

Election · KY
2026
Seat
Open seat (McConnell retiring)
Age in 2028
51
Net worth · KY
~$2M

Kentucky congressman running for the seat Mitch McConnell is vacating.

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2013–present); attorney and former state government counsel.

Religion

Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $510K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Payday-lender fundraiser reporting

Criticized for fundraising from payday-lending and banking interests while sitting on the House Financial Services Committee.

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Charles Booker

Democratic

Senate candidate · Kentucky (KY) · Democratic nominee

Election · KY
2026
Seat
Open seat (McConnell retiring)
Age in 2028
44
Net worth · KY
Not publicly reported

Louisville progressive who won Kentucky's May 2026 Democratic primary over Amy McGrath and Pamela Stevenson for McConnell's open seat.

Prior offices held

Kentucky state representative (2019–2021); 2022 Senate nominee.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Runs a small-dollar campaign and declines corporate PAC money; roughly $90K in other PAC contributions this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Fundraising and general-election viability

Critics inside his own party question whether his 2022 general-election loss and small-dollar fundraising can compete statewide against Rep. Andy Barr.

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Nate Morris

Republican

Senate candidate · Kentucky (KY) · Withdrew

Election · KY
2026
Seat
Open seat (McConnell retiring)
Age in 2028
42
Net worth · KY
~$100M

Waste-industry entrepreneur who left the Republican primary for Kentucky's open seat in favor of Rep. Andy Barr, who won the May 2026 nomination.

Prior offices held

No prior elected office; founder and CEO of Rubicon Technologies.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $630K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Rubicon business and SPAC losses

Faced reporting on Rubicon Technologies' collapse in value after its SPAC deal and on investor lawsuits.

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John Fleming

Republican

Senate candidate · Louisiana (LA) · Runoff candidate

Election · LA
2026
Seat
Open seat (Cassidy lost primary)
Age in 2028
77
Net worth · LA
~$8M

Louisiana state treasurer, physician and former U.S. representative competing in the Senate runoff.

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2009–2017); Louisiana State Treasurer; physician.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $510K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Repeat statewide bids

He has drawn criticism for a string of prior unsuccessful statewide campaigns before this Senate run.

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Julia Letlow

Republican

Senate candidate · Louisiana (LA) · Runoff front-runner

Election · LA
2026
Seat
Open seat (Cassidy lost primary)
Age in 2028
47
Net worth · LA
~$1M

U.S. representative for Louisiana's 5th district who led the primary field ahead of Sen. Bill Cassidy and now heads to a runoff.

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2021–present); university administrator.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $150K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Questions over stock trades and an NDA

Reporting found she bought Meta stock after signing an NDA with the company and failed to timely report other trades under the STOCK Act.

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Graham Platner

Democratic

Senate candidate · Maine (ME) · Withdrew

Election · ME
2026
Seat
Challenging Susan Collins (R)
Age in 2028
42
Net worth · ME
Modest

Oyster farmer and Marine veteran who withdrew from Maine's 2026 Senate race; Troy Jackson became the replacement Democratic candidate.

Prior offices held

No prior elected office; oyster farmer; Army and Marine Corps veteran.

Religion

Not publicly reported

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $150K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Old social-media posts and tattoo controversy

Apologized in 2025 for crude old Reddit posts and for a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol, which he said he got unknowingly and has covered.

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Janet Mills

Democratic

Senate candidate · Maine (ME) · Lost primary

Election · ME
2026
Seat
Challenging Susan Collins (R)
Age in 2028
80
Net worth · ME
~$2M

Outgoing Maine governor who lost the June 2026 Democratic Senate primary to Graham Platner and is not the party's nominee.

Prior offices held

Governor of Maine (2019–2027); Maine Attorney General; district attorney.

Religion

Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $750K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Criticized by Democrats for data center veto

Mills drew criticism from fellow Democrats and environmentalists after vetoing a bill that would have paused large data center development in Maine.

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Troy Jackson

Democratic

Senate candidate · Maine (ME) · Democratic nominee

Election · ME
2026
Seat
Challenging Susan Collins (R)
Age in 2028
60
Net worth · ME
Not publicly reported

Former Maine Senate president chosen by Democratic delegates in Bangor on July 25, 2026 as the replacement nominee against Sen. Susan Collins — Maine's first replacement Senate nominee since 1918.

Prior offices held

President of the Maine Senate; Maine state representative; logging contractor.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $150K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Labor-policy and party-establishment criticism

Business groups criticize his union-backed record, while some activists question the party's late switch in candidates.

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Seth Moulton

Democratic

Senate candidate · Massachusetts (MA) · Declared

Election · MA
2026
Seat
Challenging Ed Markey
Age in 2028
50
Net worth · MA
~$2M

U.S. representative, Iraq War Marine veteran and 2020 presidential candidate mounting a generational primary challenge to Sen. Ed Markey.

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2015–present); Marine Corps infantry officer.

Religion

Episcopalian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $630K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Transgender-athlete remarks

Markey's campaign has attacked past comments Moulton made about transgender athletes in girls' sports, which drew sharp criticism inside his party.

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Abdul El-Sayed

Democratic

Senate candidate · Michigan (MI) · Declared

Election · MI
2026
Seat
Open seat (Peters retiring)
Age in 2028
44
Net worth · MI
~$3M

Physician and former Detroit health director running a progressive campaign for Michigan's open seat.

Prior offices held

Director of the Detroit Health Department; Wayne County health director; physician and epidemiologist.

Religion

Muslim

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $390K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Attacks over Medicare for All and residency

Republicans and rivals have attacked his single-payer platform and his earlier residency dispute during the 2018 governor's race.

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Haley Stevens

Democratic

Senate candidate · Michigan (MI) · Declared

Election · MI
2026
Seat
Open seat (Peters retiring)
Age in 2028
45
Net worth · MI
~$1M

Suburban Detroit congresswoman running as the more moderate Democrat in the Michigan primary.

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2019–present); auto task force adviser in the Obama administration.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $510K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Criticized for attack on primary rival

Coverage flagged a widely criticized attack Stevens posted against primary rival Abdul El-Sayed that critics characterized as racially charged.

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Senate candidate · Michigan (MI) · Declared

Election · MI
2026
Seat
Open seat (Peters retiring)
Age in 2028
42
Net worth · MI
~$1M

Michigan state senator known nationally for viral floor speeches, running for the open Michigan seat.

Prior offices held

Michigan Senate (2019–present); marketing and design professional.

Religion

Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $150K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Deleted old posts criticizing rural Midwest

A CNN KFile investigation found McMorrow deleted old social media posts that criticized the rural Midwest and praised California.

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Mike Rogers

Republican

Senate candidate · Michigan (MI) · Declared

Election · MI
2026
Seat
Open seat (Peters retiring)
Age in 2028
65
Net worth · MI
~$5M

Former congressman and 2024 Senate nominee making a second run in Michigan.

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2001–2015), House Intelligence Committee chair; FBI special agent.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $630K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Lobbying work after Congress

Criticized for consulting and board work for defense and telecom clients between his House career and Senate runs.

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Peggy Flanagan

Democratic

Senate candidate · Minnesota (MN) · Declared

Election · MN
2026
Seat
Open seat (Smith retiring)
Age in 2028
49
Net worth · MN
Modest

Minnesota lieutenant governor and White Earth Nation member running for the open Minnesota seat.

Prior offices held

Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota (2019–present); Minnesota House of Representatives.

Religion

Not publicly reported

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $150K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Scrutiny in Minnesota welfare fraud scandal

She has faced persistent questions over the state's welfare fraud scandal, with national and local outlets reporting Democrats trading blame.

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Royce White

Republican

Senate candidate · Minnesota (MN) · Declared

Election · MN
2026
Seat
Open seat (Smith retiring)
Age in 2028
37
Net worth · MN
Modest

Former professional basketball player and 2024 Senate nominee running again in Minnesota.

Prior offices held

No prior elected office; former professional basketball player and activist.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $510K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Debt, campaign-finance and strip-club spending reports

Reporting documented FEC problems, unpaid debts, and campaign spending at strip clubs during his 2024 Senate run.

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Scott Colom

Democratic

Senate candidate · Mississippi (MS) · Democratic nominee

Election · MS
2026
Seat
Challenging Cindy Hyde-Smith
Age in 2028
46
Net worth · MS
~$1M

Lowndes County district attorney whose federal judgeship nomination was blocked by Sen. Hyde-Smith, now challenging her directly.

Prior offices held

District Attorney for Mississippi's 16th Circuit (2016–present).

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $270K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Attacks on his prosecutorial record

Republicans have cast his record as too lenient on crime, in a race carrying the racial-politics overtones of Hyde-Smith's past remarks.

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Alani Bankhead

Democratic

Senate candidate · Montana (MT) · Democratic nominee

Election · MT
2026
Seat
Open seat (Daines not seeking a third term)
Age in 2028
Not reported
Net worth · MT
Not publicly reported

Air Force officer running as the Democratic nominee in a three-way Montana race that also includes an independent.

Prior offices held

Not compiled — see official biography.

Religion

Not publicly reported

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $510K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Turbulent race amid withdrawal pressure

Montana Democratic Party leaders sought legal advice on replacing her amid pressure to withdraw, while she said her family had been targeted during the race.

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Kurt Alme

Republican

Senate candidate · Montana (MT) · Declared

Election · MT
2026
Seat
Open seat (Daines not seeking a third term)
Age in 2028
66
Net worth · MT
~$2M

Former U.S. attorney for Montana running with Trump's endorsement for the state's open Senate seat.

Prior offices held

Not compiled — see official biography.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $510K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Criticized over child sex offender plea deal

HuffPost and others reported that as a federal prosecutor he allowed a child sex offender to avoid tougher punishment via a plea deal, and linked him to a ranch accused of failing to stop sexual assault.

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Dan Osborn

Independent

Senate candidate · Nebraska (NE) · Declared

Election · NE
2026
Seat
Challenging Pete Ricketts
Age in 2028
53
Net worth · NE
Modest

Industrial mechanic and union leader who led the 2021 Kellogg's strike and ran a competitive 2024 Senate race, now taking on Sen. Pete Ricketts as an independent.

Prior offices held

No prior elected office; industrial mechanic and former union local president.

Religion

Not publicly reported

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $630K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

'Democrat in disguise' attacks

Republicans argue his independent label is a cover, pointing to national progressive donors and the Democratic nominee's withdrawal to clear his path.

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Chris Pappas

Democratic

Senate candidate · New Hampshire (NH) · Declared

Election · NH
2026
Seat
Open seat (Shaheen retiring)
Age in 2028
48
Net worth · NH
~$5M

New Hampshire congressman running for the state's open Senate seat.

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2019–present); New Hampshire Executive Council; family restaurant owner.

Religion

Greek Orthodox

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $630K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Backed bill shielding husband's employer, Uber

NH Journal reported Pappas backed legislation providing a liability shield benefiting Uber, his husband's employer, raising conflict-of-interest questions.

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John E. Sununu

Republican

Senate candidate · New Hampshire (NH) · Republican nominee

Election · NH
2026
Seat
Open seat (Shaheen retiring)
Age in 2028
64
Net worth · NH
~$5M

Former senator who won New Hampshire's September 2026 Republican primary and faces Rep. Chris Pappas for the open seat.

Prior offices held

U.S. Senator from New Hampshire (2003–2009); U.S. Representative (1997–2003).

Religion

Roman Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

Served on corporate and utility boards after leaving the Senate, including energy-sector roles that overlap with federal policy he would vote on.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $1.2M in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Corporate board work after the Senate

His post-Senate consulting and board seats, including energy and telecom clients, have drawn conflict-of-interest questions in the campaign.

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Scott Brown

Republican

Senate candidate · New Hampshire (NH) · Lost primary

Election · NH
2026
Seat
Open seat (Shaheen retiring)
Age in 2028
69
Net worth · NH
~$10M

Former Massachusetts senator and ambassador who lost New Hampshire's September 2026 Republican primary to John E. Sununu.

Prior offices held

U.S. Senator from Massachusetts (2010–2013); U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand; Massachusetts Senate.

Religion

Protestant

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $510K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Residency and post-Senate lobbying

Long dogged by questions about which state he calls home and by his post-Senate work promoting a supplements company.

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Justin Murphy

Republican

Senate candidate · New Jersey (NJ) · Republican nominee

Election · NJ
2026
Seat
Challenging Cory Booker
Age in 2028
Not reported
Net worth · NJ
Not publicly reported

Former Tabernacle Township deputy mayor who won a competitive primary to face Sen. Cory Booker.

Prior offices held

Not compiled — see official biography.

Religion

Not publicly reported

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $150K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

No major controversy in national reporting

No significant scandal has been widely reported in national coverage of this campaign.

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Larry Marker

Republican

Senate candidate · New Mexico (NM) · Republican nominee

Election · NM
2026
Seat
Challenging Ben Ray Lujan
Age in 2028
Not reported
Net worth · NM
Not publicly reported

Roswell Republican who secured the nomination through a write-in campaign against Sen. Ben Ray Lujan.

Prior offices held

Not compiled — see official biography.

Religion

Not publicly reported

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $150K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

No major controversy in national reporting

No significant scandal has been widely reported in national coverage of this campaign.

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Michael Whatley

Republican

Senate candidate · North Carolina (NC) · Declared

Election · NC
2026
Seat
Open seat (Tillis retiring)
Age in 2028
60
Net worth · NC
~$2M

Former Republican National Committee chair and North Carolina GOP chair, running with Trump's endorsement.

Prior offices held

Chair of the Republican National Committee; chair of the NC GOP; energy lobbyist.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $750K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

RNC 'election integrity' record

Criticized for amplifying 2020 fraud claims and for the RNC's mass staff purge under his chairmanship.

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Roy Cooper

Democratic

Senate candidate · North Carolina (NC) · Declared

Election · NC
2026
Seat
Open seat (Tillis retiring)
Age in 2028
71
Net worth · NC
~$4M

Former two-term governor of North Carolina and state attorney general, running for the open North Carolina Senate seat.

Prior offices held

Governor of North Carolina (2017–2025); North Carolina Attorney General; state legislator.

Religion

Presbyterian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $390K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Duke Energy coal-ash settlement criticism

Republicans attacked his handling of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline fund and coal-ash settlement as attorney general and governor.

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Jim Priest

Democratic

Senate candidate · Oklahoma (OK) · Democratic runoff candidate

Election · OK
2026
Seat
Open seat (Mullin resigned)
Age in 2028
Not reported
Net worth · OK
Not publicly reported

Oklahoma City attorney and nonprofit leader competing in the Democratic runoff for the open Senate seat.

Prior offices held

Not compiled — see official biography.

Religion

Not publicly reported

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $510K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

No major controversy in national reporting

No significant scandal has been widely reported in national coverage of this campaign.

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Kevin Hern

Republican

Senate candidate · Oklahoma (OK) · Republican nominee

Election · OK
2026
Seat
Open seat (Mullin resigned)
Age in 2028
67
Net worth · OK
Multi-millionaire

U.S. representative and former McDonald's franchise owner who easily won the Republican nomination for Oklahoma's open seat.

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2018–present); restaurant franchise owner; Republican Policy Committee chair.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $390K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Scrutinized over late stock disclosures

NOTUS and Oklahoma Watch reported he filed tardy stock-trading disclosures, and Forbes reported he sold UnitedHealth stock amid the push for a trading ban.

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Senate candidate · Oregon (OR) · Republican nominee

Election · OR
2026
Seat
Challenging Jeff Merkley
Age in 2028
58
Net worth · OR
Not publicly reported

Oregon state senator from Port Orford and rural conservative legislator challenging Sen. Jeff Merkley.

Prior offices held

Not compiled — see official biography.

Religion

Not publicly reported

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $150K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Denied GOP claims of Chinese Communist ties

Fellow Republicans accused him of ties to Chinese Communist interests, claims he called false and threatened to sue over.

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Senate candidate · Rhode Island (RI) · Declared

Election · RI
2026
Seat
Challenging Jack Reed
Age in 2028
Not reported
Net worth · RI
Not publicly reported

Repeat Rhode Island Republican candidate mounting an underfunded challenge to Sen. Jack Reed.

Prior offices held

Not compiled — see official biography.

Religion

Not publicly reported

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $510K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

No major controversy in national reporting

No significant scandal has been widely reported in national coverage of this campaign.

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Annie Andrews

Democratic

Senate candidate · South Carolina (SC) · Democratic nominee

Election · SC
2026
Seat
Special election (Graham seat)
Age in 2028
45
Net worth · SC
Not publicly reported

Charleston pediatrician and gun-safety advocate running as the Democratic nominee in the special election for Lindsey Graham's former seat.

Prior offices held

No prior elected office; pediatrician and 2022 U.S. House nominee.

Religion

Not publicly reported

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $150K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Attacks over past campaign rhetoric

Republicans have highlighted sharply worded social-media posts from her 2022 House run against Rep. Nancy Mace.

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Senate candidate · South Carolina (SC) · Republican nominee

Election · SC
2026
Seat
Special election (Graham seat)
Age in 2028
Not reported
Net worth · SC
Not publicly reported

Sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, appointed to his seat and now the Republican nominee after winning the August 2026 special-election runoff.

Prior offices held

Not compiled — see official biography.

Religion

Not publicly reported

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $270K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Called an opportunistic bid

Many South Carolina Republicans have described her campaign as trading on the family name amid a chaotic scramble for Trump's endorsement.

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Brian Bengs

Independent

Senate candidate · South Dakota (SD) · Declared

Election · SD
2026
Seat
Challenging Mike Rounds
Age in 2028
62
Net worth · SD
Not publicly reported

Retired Air Force officer and 2022 Senate candidate now running as an independent after the Democratic nominee withdrew.

Prior offices held

No prior elected office; law professor; Navy and Air Force veteran.

Religion

Not publicly reported

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $750K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Pressured by activists to exit the race

Left-wing activists publicly urged him to drop out in favor of an independent, and he drew criticism for comparing a U.S. military operation to the Russia-Ukraine war.

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Senate candidate · Tennessee (TN) · Democratic nominee

Election · TN
2026
Seat
Challenging Bill Hagerty
Age in 2028
52
Net worth · TN
Modest

Memphis environmental-justice organizer and the 2020 Democratic Senate nominee, running a rematch against Sen. Bill Hagerty.

Prior offices held

No prior elected office; environmental justice organizer; 2020 Democratic Senate nominee in Tennessee.

Religion

Not publicly reported

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $150K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Chronic fundraising gap

Her campaigns have been heavily outspent, and Democrats have criticized the state party's limited investment in the race.

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Colin Allred

Democratic

Senate candidate · Texas (TX) · Withdrew

Election · TX
2026
Seat
Cornyn seat
Age in 2028
45
Net worth · TX
~$1M

Former congressman and 2024 Senate nominee who left the 2026 Democratic primary in December 2025; James Talarico won the nomination on March 3, 2026.

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2019–2025); NFL linebacker; civil rights attorney.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $270K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Attacks over trans-athlete and border votes

Targeted in Texas over votes on transgender athletes and immigration enforcement.

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James Talarico

Democratic

Senate candidate · Texas (TX) · Democratic nominee

Election · TX
2026
Seat
Cornyn seat
Age in 2028
39
Net worth · TX
~$1M

State representative and seminary student who won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary over Rep. Jasmine Crockett after Colin Allred left the race.

Prior offices held

Texas House of Representatives (2019–present); public school teacher.

Religion

Presbyterian (seminary student)

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $200K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Primary fight over electability and record

Rivals questioned his limited legislative record and his heavy reliance on viral online videos, and the close primary left party divisions.

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Ken Paxton

Republican

Senate candidate · Texas (TX) · Declared

Election · TX
2026
Seat
Challenging John Cornyn (R)
Age in 2028
65
Net worth · TX
~$1M

Texas attorney general mounting a primary challenge from the right against Sen. John Cornyn.

Prior offices held

Texas Attorney General (2015–present); Texas Senate and House.

Religion

Evangelical

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $630K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Impeachment, securities case, and affair

Impeached by the Texas House in 2023 (later acquitted), settled a securities-fraud case with pretrial diversion, and admitted an extramarital affair during his Senate run.

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Bert Mizusawa

Republican

Senate candidate · Virginia (VA) · Republican nominee

Election · VA
2026
Seat
Challenging Mark Warner
Age in 2028
70
Net worth · VA
Not publicly reported

Retired Army major general and attorney who won the Republican primary to challenge Sen. Mark Warner.

Prior offices held

No prior elected office; Army major general (ret.); attorney.

Religion

Not publicly reported

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $150K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

No major controversy in national reporting

No significant scandal has been widely reported in national coverage of this campaign.

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Senate candidate · West Virginia (WV) · Democratic nominee

Election · WV
2026
Seat
Challenging Shelley Moore Capito
Age in 2028
Not reported
Net worth · WV
Not publicly reported

Former Morgantown City Council member running as a heavy underdog against Sen. Shelley Moore Capito.

Prior offices held

Not compiled — see official biography.

Religion

Not publicly reported

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $270K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

No major controversy in national reporting

No significant scandal has been widely reported in national coverage of this campaign.

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Harriet Hageman

Republican

Senate candidate · Wyoming (WY) · Declared front-runner

Election · WY
2026
Seat
Open seat (Lummis not seeking reelection)
Age in 2028
65
Net worth · WY
Several million

U.S. representative and attorney best known for ousting Liz Cheney in 2022, now the endorsed front-runner for Wyoming's open Senate seat.

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2023–present); natural resources attorney.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Challengers file a personal financial disclosure with the Senate once they qualify for the ballot.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $150K in PAC contributions so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Primary rivals call her too establishment

Her role in defeating Cheney still divides Wyoming Republicans, and primary challengers accuse her of being too focused on Washington.

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Katie Britt

Republican

U.S. Senator · Alabama (AL)

Next election · AL
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Senate class
Class 3
In office since
2023
Age in 2028
46
Net worth · AL
~$2M

Republican senator from Alabama, in office since 2023. Holds a Class 3 seat, next contested in 2028.

Years in office

3 years (since 2023)

Prior offices held

Chief of staff to Sen. Richard Shelby; president/CEO of the Business Council of Alabama.

Religion

Baptist

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $890K in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Criticized State of the Union response

Her 2024 GOP response to the State of the Union drew widespread criticism after fact-checkers noted the sex-trafficking story she told took place in Mexico years before the Biden administration.

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U.S. Senator · Alabama (AL)

Next election · AL
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
Senate class
Class 2
In office since
2021
Age in 2028
74
Net worth · AL
~$5M

Republican senator from Alabama, in office since 2021. Holds a Class 2 seat, next contested in 2026.

Years in office

5 years (since 2021)

Prior offices held

No prior elected office; college football head coach (Auburn, Ole Miss, Texas Tech, Cincinnati).

Religion

Baptist

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $1.2M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Months-long hold on military promotions

Blocked hundreds of senior military promotions in 2023 over the Pentagon's abortion-travel policy, drawing bipartisan criticism before relenting; also faced scrutiny over stock trades and questions about his Alabama residency.

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Dan Sullivan

Republican

U.S. Senator · Alaska (AK)

Next election · AK
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
Senate class
Class 2
In office since
2014
Age in 2028
63
Net worth · AK
~$8M

Republican senator from Alaska, in office since 2014. Holds a Class 2 seat, next contested in 2026.

Years in office

12 years (since 2014)

Prior offices held

Alaska Attorney General; Alaska Commissioner of Natural Resources; Assistant U.S. Secretary of State.

Religion

Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $2.5M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Oil and gas industry funding scrutiny

Criticized for closeness to oil and gas interests that fund his campaigns while pushing to expand Arctic drilling.

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Lisa Murkowski

Republican

U.S. Senator · Alaska (AK)

Next election · AK
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Senate class
Class 3
In office since
2002
Age in 2028
71
Net worth · AK
~$6M

Republican senator from Alaska, in office since 2002. Holds a Class 3 seat, next contested in 2028.

Years in office

24 years (since 2002)

Prior offices held

Alaska House of Representatives (1999–2002).

Religion

Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $4.7M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Backlash over 2025 budget-bill vote

Faced criticism from both parties after negotiating Alaska-specific carve-outs to support the Republican reconciliation bill she publicly called flawed.

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Mark Kelly

Democratic

U.S. Senator · Arizona (AZ)

Next election · AZ
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Senate class
Class 3
In office since
2020
Age in 2028
64
Net worth · AZ
~$12M

Democratic senator from Arizona, in office since 2020. Holds a Class 3 seat, next contested in 2028.

Years in office

6 years (since 2020)

Prior offices held

No prior elected office; NASA astronaut and U.S. Navy captain.

Religion

Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

Co-founded World View Enterprises, a space-technology firm with defense contracts and Chinese-linked investors, and held stock positions later placed in a blind trust after conflict questions.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $1.4M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Pentagon threat over 'illegal orders' video

The Pentagon opened a review and Trump accused him of 'sedition' after a 2025 video urging troops to refuse illegal orders.

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Ruben Gallego

Democratic

U.S. Senator · Arizona (AZ)

Next election · AZ
2030
Term ends
Jan 2031
Senate class
Class 1
In office since
2024
Age in 2028
48
Net worth · AZ
~$1M

Democratic senator from Arizona, in office since 2024. Holds a Class 1 seat, next contested in 2030.

Years in office

2 years (since 2024)

Prior offices held

U.S. Representative for Arizona (2015–2025); Phoenix city council staff; U.S. Marine Corps veteran.

Religion

Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family business holdings of note; scrutiny has focused on campaign spending practices and consulting payments rather than private interests.

PAC money accepted

Refuses corporate PAC money — roughly $500K accepted from labor and ideological PACs across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Divisive 2024 primary and personal attacks

Republicans repeatedly attacked him over his divorce from a pregnant spouse; he also drew criticism from progressives for moving right on border policy.

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John Boozman

Republican

U.S. Senator · Arkansas (AR)

Next election · AR
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Senate class
Class 3
In office since
2010
Age in 2028
77
Net worth · AR
~$3M

Republican senator from Arkansas, in office since 2010. Holds a Class 3 seat, next contested in 2028.

Years in office

16 years (since 2010)

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2001–2011); optometrist.

Religion

Southern Baptist

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $3.2M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Voted against Yemen resolution after Saudi-linked donations

He was one of a handful of Republicans who voted against ending U.S. support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen after receiving donations tied to Saudi lobbyists, and was later named among senators buying AI-related stock while the Senate weighed AI rules.

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Tom Cotton

Republican

U.S. Senator · Arkansas (AR)

Next election · AR
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
Senate class
Class 2
In office since
2014
Age in 2028
51
Net worth · AR
~$4M

Republican senator from Arkansas, in office since 2014. Holds a Class 2 seat, next contested in 2026.

Years in office

12 years (since 2014)

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2013–2015); U.S. Army officer (Iraq, Afghanistan).

Religion

Methodist

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $2.5M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

'Send in the Troops' op-ed fallout

His 2020 New York Times op-ed calling for military force against protesters triggered a newsroom revolt and the opinion editor's resignation.

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Adam Schiff

Democratic

U.S. Senator · California (CA)

Next election · CA
2030
Term ends
Jan 2031
Senate class
Class 1
In office since
2024
Age in 2028
68
Net worth · CA
~$3M

Democratic senator from California, in office since 2024. Holds a Class 1 seat, next contested in 2030.

Years in office

2 years (since 2024)

Prior offices held

U.S. Representative for California (2001–2024); California state senator; federal prosecutor.

Religion

Jewish

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $710K in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Mortgage-fraud referral and House censure

Censured by the House in 2023 over his Russia-probe statements, and in 2025 the Trump administration referred him to DOJ over Maryland mortgage paperwork; he denies wrongdoing.

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Alex Padilla

Democratic

U.S. Senator · California (CA)

Next election · CA
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Senate class
Class 3
In office since
2021
Age in 2028
55
Net worth · CA
~$1M

Democratic senator from California, in office since 2021. Holds a Class 3 seat, next contested in 2028.

Years in office

5 years (since 2021)

Prior offices held

California Secretary of State (2015–2021); California state senator; Los Angeles City Council president.

Religion

Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $1.2M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

No major controversy in national reporting

No widely covered scandal is on record in major outlets. The link below opens live news coverage so any new critical reporting shows up here.

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U.S. Senator · Colorado (CO)

Next election · CO
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
Senate class
Class 2
In office since
2020
Age in 2028
76
Net worth · CO
~$10M

Democratic senator from Colorado, in office since 2020. Holds a Class 2 seat, next contested in 2026.

Years in office

6 years (since 2020)

Prior offices held

Governor of Colorado (2011–2019); Mayor of Denver (2003–2011); geologist and brewpub owner.

Religion

Quaker

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $1.4M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Stock holdings raise conflict-of-interest questions

Reporting has flagged conflict-of-interest concerns over his investment holdings amid the push to ban congressional stock trading, even though a third-party manager handles them.

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Michael Bennet

Democratic

U.S. Senator · Colorado (CO)

Next election · CO
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Senate class
Class 3
In office since
2009
Age in 2028
63
Net worth · CO
~$14M

Democratic senator from Colorado, in office since 2009. Holds a Class 3 seat, next contested in 2028.

Years in office

17 years (since 2009)

Prior offices held

Superintendent of Denver Public Schools; chief of staff to the Denver mayor.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $3.4M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Campaign admitted a state finance-law violation

His gubernatorial campaign agreed to pay a fine and acknowledged using his Senate campaign account to improperly cover gubernatorial travel expenses.

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Chris Murphy

Democratic

U.S. Senator · Connecticut (CT)

Next election · CT
2030
Term ends
Jan 2031
Senate class
Class 1
In office since
2012
Age in 2028
55
Net worth · CT
~$1M

Democratic senator from Connecticut, in office since 2012. Holds a Class 1 seat, next contested in 2030.

Years in office

14 years (since 2012)

Prior offices held

U.S. Representative for Connecticut (2007–2013); Connecticut state senator and representative.

Religion

Congregationalist

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $2.9M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Ethics complaint over favorable mortgage deal

Opponent Linda McMahon filed an ethics complaint accusing him of receiving a 'sweetheart' mortgage from Webster Bank during his Senate campaign.

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U.S. Senator · Connecticut (CT)

Next election · CT
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Senate class
Class 3
In office since
2010
Age in 2028
82
Net worth · CT
~$70M

Democratic senator from Connecticut, in office since 2010. Holds a Class 3 seat, next contested in 2028.

Years in office

16 years (since 2010)

Prior offices held

Connecticut Attorney General (1991–2011); state senator and representative.

Religion

Jewish

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $3.2M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Vietnam service misstatements

Admitted misrepresenting his Vietnam-era service record, saying he served 'in Vietnam' when he served stateside in the Marine Reserve.

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Chris Coons

Democratic

U.S. Senator · Delaware (DE)

Next election · DE
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
Senate class
Class 2
In office since
2010
Age in 2028
65
Net worth · DE
~$2M

Democratic senator from Delaware, in office since 2010. Holds a Class 2 seat, next contested in 2026.

Years in office

16 years (since 2010)

Prior offices held

New Castle County (DE) Executive; county council president.

Religion

Presbyterian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $3.2M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

No major controversy in national reporting

No widely covered scandal is on record in major outlets. The link below opens live news coverage so any new critical reporting shows up here.

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U.S. Senator · Delaware (DE)

Next election · DE
2030
Term ends
Jan 2031
Senate class
Class 1
In office since
2024
Age in 2028
66
Net worth · DE
~$2M

Democratic senator from Delaware, in office since 2024. Holds a Class 1 seat, next contested in 2030.

Years in office

2 years (since 2024)

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2017–2025); Delaware Secretary of Labor.

Religion

Baptist

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $710K in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Asked Hunter Biden for a Ukraine briefing

Emails reported from Hunter Biden's laptop showed she thanked him for campaign donations and asked him for a briefing on Ukraine, drawing criticism over the ties.

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Ashley Moody

Republican

U.S. Senator · Florida (FL)

Next election · FL
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Senate class
Class 3
In office since
2025
Age in 2028
53
Net worth · FL
~$2M

Republican senator from Florida, in office since 2025. Holds a Class 3 seat, next contested in 2028.

Years in office

1 year (since 2025)

Prior offices held

Florida Attorney General (2019–2025); state circuit judge; federal prosecutor.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $710K in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Appointment and record as attorney general

Criticized for being appointed rather than elected to the seat and for suing to block federal policies as Florida attorney general.

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Rick Scott

Republican

U.S. Senator · Florida (FL)

Next election · FL
2030
Term ends
Jan 2031
Senate class
Class 1
In office since
2018
Age in 2028
75
Net worth · FL
~$300M

Republican senator from Florida, in office since 2018. Holds a Class 1 seat, next contested in 2030.

Years in office

8 years (since 2018)

Prior offices held

Governor of Florida (2011–2019); hospital company CEO.

Religion

Christian (non-denominational)

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $1.8M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Columbia/HCA Medicare fraud record

Led Columbia/HCA when it paid a record $1.7B in fines for Medicare fraud; he took the Fifth 75 times in a related deposition.

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Jon Ossoff

Democratic

U.S. Senator · Georgia (GA)

Next election · GA
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
Senate class
Class 2
In office since
2021
Age in 2028
41
Net worth · GA
~$4M

Democratic senator from Georgia, in office since 2021. Holds a Class 2 seat, next contested in 2026.

Years in office

5 years (since 2021)

Prior offices held

No prior elected office; investigative journalism company CEO; congressional aide.

Religion

Jewish

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Refuses corporate PAC money — roughly $400K accepted from labor and ideological PACs across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

FEC and ethics complaints over fundraising

His Senate campaign was the subject of an FEC complaint alleging contribution-compliance violations, plus a separate ethics complaint after he fundraised off a spending-bill vote.

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Raphael Warnock

Democratic

U.S. Senator · Georgia (GA)

Next election · GA
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Senate class
Class 3
In office since
2021
Age in 2028
59
Net worth · GA
~$1M

Democratic senator from Georgia, in office since 2021. Holds a Class 3 seat, next contested in 2028.

Years in office

5 years (since 2021)

Prior offices held

No prior elected office; senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Atlanta.

Religion

Baptist (senior pastor, Ebenezer Baptist)

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Refuses corporate PAC money — roughly $1.2M accepted from labor and ideological PACs across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Ethics complaint over rent-free church-owned home

A watchdog group asked the Senate Ethics Committee to investigate whether he failed to disclose living rent-free in a roughly $1M home bought by the church where he is pastor.

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Brian Schatz

Democratic

U.S. Senator · Hawaii (HI)

Next election · HI
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Senate class
Class 3
In office since
2012
Age in 2028
56
Net worth · HI
~$4M

Democratic senator from Hawaii, in office since 2012. Holds a Class 3 seat, next contested in 2028.

Years in office

14 years (since 2012)

Prior offices held

Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii (2010–2012); Hawaii House of Representatives.

Religion

Jewish

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $2.9M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

No major controversy in national reporting

No widely covered scandal is on record in major outlets. The link below opens live news coverage so any new critical reporting shows up here.

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Mazie Hirono

Democratic

U.S. Senator · Hawaii (HI)

Next election · HI
2030
Term ends
Jan 2031
Senate class
Class 1
In office since
2012
Age in 2028
81
Net worth · HI
~$3M

Democratic senator from Hawaii, in office since 2012. Holds a Class 1 seat, next contested in 2030.

Years in office

14 years (since 2012)

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2007–2013); Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii; Hawaii House of Representatives.

Religion

Unaffiliated

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $2.9M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

No major controversy in national reporting

No widely covered scandal is on record in major outlets. The link below opens live news coverage so any new critical reporting shows up here.

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Jim Risch

Republican

U.S. Senator · Idaho (ID)

Next election · ID
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
Senate class
Class 2
In office since
2009
Age in 2028
85
Net worth · ID
~$8M

Republican senator from Idaho, in office since 2009. Holds a Class 2 seat, next contested in 2026.

Years in office

17 years (since 2009)

Prior offices held

Governor of Idaho (2006); Lieutenant Governor of Idaho; Ada County prosecutor.

Religion

Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $3.4M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Campaign fined over excessive contributions

His 2020 campaign committee was fined by the FEC after failing to timely resolve tens of thousands of dollars in excessive contributions.

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Mike Crapo

Republican

U.S. Senator · Idaho (ID)

Next election · ID
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Senate class
Class 3
In office since
1999
Age in 2028
77
Net worth · ID
~$3M

Republican senator from Idaho, in office since 1999. Holds a Class 3 seat, next contested in 2028.

Years in office

27 years (since 1999)

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (1993–1999); Idaho Senate president pro tempore.

Religion

Latter-day Saint

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $5.2M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

FBI records dispute account of lost campaign funds

FBI documents indicated a staffer said Crapo approved investing $250,000 of donor funds in a risky scheme that collapsed, contradicting his claim he learned of it afterward; he also faced an ethics complaint over undisclosed payments to his wife.

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Dick Durbin

Democratic

U.S. Senator · Illinois (IL)

Next election · IL
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
Senate class
Class 2
In office since
1997
Age in 2028
83
Net worth · IL
~$2M

Democratic senator from Illinois, in office since 1997. Holds a Class 2 seat, next contested in 2026.

Years in office

29 years (since 1997)

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (1983–1997); Illinois Senate parliamentarian.

Religion

Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $3.3M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Progressive backlash over spending-bill vote

He faced sustained criticism from progressive activists and commentators after voting for a Republican-authored government spending plan.

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Tammy Duckworth

Democratic

U.S. Senator · Illinois (IL)

Next election · IL
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Senate class
Class 3
In office since
2017
Age in 2028
60
Net worth · IL
~$4M

Democratic senator from Illinois, in office since 2017. Holds a Class 3 seat, next contested in 2028.

Years in office

9 years (since 2017)

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2013–2017); U.S. Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs; Army National Guard pilot.

Religion

Deist

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $2M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Staffer dismissed over unauthorized immigration accusations

Her office dismissed a staffer and wrote to ICE after the employee reportedly acted without authority in making immigration-related accusations.

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Jim Banks

Republican

U.S. Senator · Indiana (IN)

Next election · IN
2030
Term ends
Jan 2031
Senate class
Class 1
In office since
2025
Age in 2028
49
Net worth · IN
~$1M

Republican senator from Indiana, in office since 2025. Holds a Class 1 seat, next contested in 2030.

Years in office

1 year (since 2025)

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2017–2025); Indiana Senate; Navy Reserve officer.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $710K in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Told fired federal worker he 'probably deserved it'

A viral video showed Banks telling a man who said he was fired from HHS that he 'probably deserved it,' drawing broad backlash.

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Todd Young

Republican

U.S. Senator · Indiana (IN)

Next election · IN
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Senate class
Class 3
In office since
2017
Age in 2028
56
Net worth · IN
~$2M

Republican senator from Indiana, in office since 2017. Holds a Class 3 seat, next contested in 2028.

Years in office

9 years (since 2017)

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2011–2017); U.S. Marine Corps officer.

Religion

Presbyterian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $2M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

No major controversy in national reporting

No widely covered scandal is on record in major outlets. The link below opens live news coverage so any new critical reporting shows up here.

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Chuck Grassley

Republican

U.S. Senator · Iowa (IA)

Next election · IA
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Senate class
Class 3
In office since
1981
Age in 2028
95
Net worth · IA
~$4M

Republican senator from Iowa, in office since 1981. Holds a Class 3 seat, next contested in 2028.

Years in office

45 years (since 1981)

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (1975–1981); Iowa House of Representatives; farmer.

Religion

Baptist

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $3M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Judiciary handling of Kavanaugh hearings

Criticized for the Judiciary Committee's handling of Christine Blasey Ford's testimony and for the blockade of Merrick Garland's nomination.

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Joni Ernst

Republican

U.S. Senator · Iowa (IA)

Next election · IA
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
Senate class
Class 2
In office since
2015
Age in 2028
58
Net worth · IA
~$1M

Republican senator from Iowa, in office since 2015. Holds a Class 2 seat, next contested in 2026.

Years in office

11 years (since 2015)

Prior offices held

Iowa Senate; Montgomery County auditor; Iowa Army National Guard battalion commander.

Religion

Lutheran

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $2M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

'We all are going to die' town hall remark

Went viral in 2025 for telling a town hall crowd worried about Medicaid cuts that 'we all are going to die.'

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Jerry Moran

Republican

U.S. Senator · Kansas (KS)

Next election · KS
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Senate class
Class 3
In office since
2011
Age in 2028
74
Net worth · KS
~$2M

Republican senator from Kansas, in office since 2011. Holds a Class 3 seat, next contested in 2028.

Years in office

15 years (since 2011)

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (1997–2011); Kansas Senate majority leader.

Religion

Methodist

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $3M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Bought AI stock during Senate AI debate

An ethics watchdog reported he was among senators purchasing AI-related stock while the Senate weighed AI deregulation, raising conflict-of-interest concerns.

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Roger Marshall

Republican

U.S. Senator · Kansas (KS)

Next election · KS
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
Senate class
Class 2
In office since
2021
Age in 2028
68
Net worth · KS
~$5M

Republican senator from Kansas, in office since 2021. Holds a Class 2 seat, next contested in 2026.

Years in office

5 years (since 2021)

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2017–2021); obstetrician.

Religion

Methodist

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $1.2M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Flagged for STOCK Act disclosure violations

He was reported to have violated the STOCK Act's stock-transaction transparency requirements, and separately drew scrutiny over taxpayer-funded flights near his Florida vacation home.

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Mitch McConnell

Republican

U.S. Senator · Kentucky (KY)

Next election · KY
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
Senate class
Class 2
In office since
1985
Age in 2028
86
Net worth · KY
~$34M

Republican senator from Kentucky, in office since 1985. Holds a Class 2 seat, next contested in 2026.

Years in office

41 years (since 1985)

Prior offices held

Jefferson County (KY) judge/executive; Deputy U.S. Attorney General.

Religion

Southern Baptist

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $4.2M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Garland blockade and health episodes

Long criticized for blocking Merrick Garland's Supreme Court nomination; also faced questions about fitness after freezing publicly during 2023 press events.

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Rand Paul

Republican

U.S. Senator · Kentucky (KY)

Next election · KY
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Senate class
Class 3
In office since
2011
Age in 2028
65
Net worth · KY
~$6M

Republican senator from Kentucky, in office since 2011. Holds a Class 3 seat, next contested in 2028.

Years in office

15 years (since 2011)

Prior offices held

No prior elected office; ophthalmologist.

Religion

Presbyterian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $3M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Vaccine and pandemic misinformation clashes

Repeatedly clashed with Anthony Fauci and was faulted by fact-checkers over COVID-19 and vaccine claims.

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Bill Cassidy

Republican

U.S. Senator · Louisiana (LA)

Next election · LA
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
Senate class
Class 2
In office since
2015
Age in 2028
71
Net worth · LA
~$3M

Republican senator from Louisiana, in office through the 2026 election after losing the Republican primary for his Class 2 seat.

Years in office

11 years (since 2015)

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2009–2015); Louisiana Senate; physician.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $2.1M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Lost 2026 Republican primary after impeachment vote

Censured by Louisiana Republicans for voting to convict Trump, and later criticized for confirming RFK Jr. despite vaccine warnings.

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John Kennedy

Republican

U.S. Senator · Louisiana (LA)

Next election · LA
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Senate class
Class 3
In office since
2017
Age in 2028
76
Net worth · LA
~$5M

Republican senator from Louisiana, in office since 2017. Holds a Class 3 seat, next contested in 2028.

Years in office

9 years (since 2017)

Prior offices held

Louisiana State Treasurer (2000–2017); Louisiana Secretary of Revenue.

Religion

Methodist

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $2M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Remarks on Mexico called vulgar and racist

Mexico's ambassador demanded an apology over his comments about Mexicans at a Senate hearing, and Muslim and Arab groups condemned his remarks at a hate-crime hearing.

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Angus King

Independent

U.S. Senator · Maine (ME)

Next election · ME
2030
Term ends
Jan 2031
Senate class
Class 1
In office since
2013
Age in 2028
84
Net worth · ME
~$9M

Independent senator from Maine, in office since 2013. Holds a Class 1 seat, next contested in 2030.

Years in office

13 years (since 2013)

Prior offices held

Governor of Maine (1995–2003); energy company executor and attorney.

Religion

Episcopalian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $2.7M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Criticized for votes on Trump judicial nominees

Progressive critics questioned his votes to confirm nominees who declined to say Biden won in 2020; a watchdog report also flagged potential offshore financial conflicts.

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Susan Collins

Republican

U.S. Senator · Maine (ME)

Next election · ME
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
Senate class
Class 2
In office since
1997
Age in 2028
75
Net worth · ME
~$8M

Republican senator from Maine, in office since 1997. Holds a Class 2 seat, next contested in 2026.

Years in office

29 years (since 1997)

Prior offices held

Maine Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation; New England SBA administrator.

Religion

Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $3.4M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Kavanaugh and Trump-era votes

Faced sustained criticism over her Kavanaugh confirmation vote and her prediction that Trump had 'learned a lesson' from impeachment.

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U.S. Senator · Maryland (MD)

Next election · MD
2030
Term ends
Jan 2031
Senate class
Class 1
In office since
2025
Age in 2028
57
Net worth · MD
~$1M

Democratic senator from Maryland, in office since 2025. Holds a Class 1 seat, next contested in 2030.

Years in office

1 year (since 2025)

Prior offices held

Prince George's County Executive (2018–2024); county State's Attorney.

Religion

Baptist

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $710K in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Ethics complaint and repaid back taxes

A watchdog filed a Senate ethics complaint alleging undisclosed liabilities, and she repaid back taxes after improperly claiming homestead tax breaks on two properties.

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U.S. Senator · Maryland (MD)

Next election · MD
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Senate class
Class 3
In office since
2017
Age in 2028
69
Net worth · MD
~$2M

Democratic senator from Maryland, in office since 2017. Holds a Class 3 seat, next contested in 2028.

Years in office

9 years (since 2017)

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2003–2017); Maryland Senate and House of Delegates.

Religion

Episcopalian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $2M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

AIPAC accused him of antisemitic tropes

AIPAC ran a campaign accusing him of feeding 'antisemitic tropes of Jewish disloyalty' after a speech criticizing the group.

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Ed Markey

Democratic

U.S. Senator · Massachusetts (MA)

Next election · MA
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
Senate class
Class 2
In office since
2013
Age in 2028
82
Net worth · MA
~$2M

Democratic senator from Massachusetts, in office since 2013. Holds a Class 2 seat, next contested in 2026.

Years in office

13 years (since 2013)

Prior offices held

U.S. Representative for Massachusetts (1976–2013); Massachusetts House of Representatives.

Religion

Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Refuses corporate PAC money — roughly $2.7M accepted from labor and ideological PACs across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Attacked over tenuous Epstein-files mention

A rival campaign highlighted his name appearing in Epstein-related files, though PolitiFact found the connection cherry-picked and tenuous.

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U.S. Senator · Massachusetts (MA)

Next election · MA
2030
Term ends
Jan 2031
Senate class
Class 1
In office since
2013
Age in 2028
79
Net worth · MA
~$12M

Democratic senator from Massachusetts, in office since 2013. Holds a Class 1 seat, next contested in 2030.

Years in office

13 years (since 2013)

Prior offices held

Chair of the TARP Congressional Oversight Panel; architect of the CFPB; Harvard Law professor.

Religion

Methodist

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Refuses corporate PAC money — roughly $600K accepted from labor and ideological PACs across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Native American ancestry claims

Apologized after a DNA test and past bar-registration records reignited criticism of her earlier claims of Cherokee heritage.

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Elissa Slotkin

Democratic

U.S. Senator · Michigan (MI)

Next election · MI
2030
Term ends
Jan 2031
Senate class
Class 1
In office since
2025
Age in 2028
52
Net worth · MI
~$5M

Democratic senator from Michigan, in office since 2025. Holds a Class 1 seat, next contested in 2030.

Years in office

1 year (since 2025)

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2019–2025); CIA analyst; Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense.

Religion

Jewish

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $710K in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Black Caucus rebuked her leadership remarks

The Congressional Black Caucus publicly criticized her call for 'new leadership' in the Democratic Party, which some saw as aimed at senior Black members.

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Gary Peters

Democratic

U.S. Senator · Michigan (MI)

Next election · MI
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
Senate class
Class 2
In office since
2015
Age in 2028
69
Net worth · MI
~$2M

Democratic senator from Michigan, in office since 2015. Holds a Class 2 seat, next contested in 2026.

Years in office

11 years (since 2015)

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2009–2015); Michigan Lottery commissioner; Michigan Senate.

Religion

Episcopalian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $2.7M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Bought fossil-fuel stock despite climate advocacy

The climate advocate purchased up to $15,000 in coal-heavy utility American Electric Power stock, drawing hypocrisy criticism; he was also flagged in an analysis of trades overlapping committee work.

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Amy Klobuchar

Democratic

U.S. Senator · Minnesota (MN)

Next election · MN
2030
Term ends
Jan 2031
Senate class
Class 1
In office since
2007
Age in 2028
68
Net worth · MN
~$2M

Democratic senator from Minnesota, in office since 2007. Holds a Class 1 seat, next contested in 2030.

Years in office

19 years (since 2007)

Prior offices held

Hennepin County (MN) Attorney (1999–2007).

Religion

Congregationalist (UCC)

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $2.3M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Reports of harsh treatment of staff

The New York Times and Politico reported she had among the highest staff turnover in the Senate, with former aides describing demeaning treatment.

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Tina Smith

Democratic

U.S. Senator · Minnesota (MN)

Next election · MN
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
Senate class
Class 2
In office since
2018
Age in 2028
70
Net worth · MN
~$7M

Democratic senator from Minnesota, in office since 2018. Holds a Class 2 seat, next contested in 2026.

Years in office

8 years (since 2018)

Prior offices held

Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota (2015–2018); chief of staff to Gov. Mark Dayton.

Religion

Presbyterian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $1.8M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Husband's stock trade drew suspicion

A trade-tracking firm called her husband's purchase in a medical device company the most suspicious congressional stock trade it had seen in months after the stock jumped about 40%.

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U.S. Senator · Mississippi (MS)

Next election · MS
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
Senate class
Class 2
In office since
2018
Age in 2028
69
Net worth · MS
~$3M

Republican senator from Mississippi, in office since 2018. Holds a Class 2 seat, next contested in 2026.

Years in office

8 years (since 2018)

Prior offices held

Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce; Mississippi Senate.

Religion

Baptist

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $1.8M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Apologized for 'public hanging' remark

She drew national backlash and accusations of racial insensitivity after joking she would be in the 'front row' of a supporter's 'public hanging' in a state with a lynching history.

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Roger Wicker

Republican

U.S. Senator · Mississippi (MS)

Next election · MS
2030
Term ends
Jan 2031
Senate class
Class 1
In office since
2007
Age in 2028
77
Net worth · MS
~$4M

Republican senator from Mississippi, in office since 2007. Holds a Class 1 seat, next contested in 2030.

Years in office

19 years (since 2007)

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (1995–2007); Mississippi Senate; Air Force officer.

Religion

Southern Baptist

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $3.8M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Hot-mic comment about female staffers

He was recorded describing young female staffers as 'beautiful girls,' which critics called inappropriate.

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Eric Schmitt

Republican

U.S. Senator · Missouri (MO)

Next election · MO
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Senate class
Class 3
In office since
2023
Age in 2028
53
Net worth · MO
~$1M

Republican senator from Missouri, in office since 2023. Holds a Class 3 seat, next contested in 2028.

Years in office

3 years (since 2023)

Prior offices held

Missouri Attorney General (2019–2023); Missouri State Treasurer; Missouri Senate.

Religion

Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $890K in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Accused of using white-nationalist dogwhistles

A Missouri Independent opinion piece accused him of using rhetoric that promoted white supremacist ideas in a public speech.

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Josh Hawley

Republican

U.S. Senator · Missouri (MO)

Next election · MO
2030
Term ends
Jan 2031
Senate class
Class 1
In office since
2019
Age in 2028
48
Net worth · MO
~$1M

Republican senator from Missouri, in office since 2019. Holds a Class 1 seat, next contested in 2030.

Years in office

7 years (since 2019)

Prior offices held

Missouri Attorney General (2017–2019); constitutional law professor.

Religion

Evangelical

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $1.6M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Jan. 6 fist raise and objection

Images of him raising a fist to the pro-Trump crowd before the Capitol attack and his objection to certifying the 2020 election cost him a book deal and drew censure calls.

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Steve Daines

Republican

U.S. Senator · Montana (MT)

Next election · MT
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
Senate class
Class 2
In office since
2015
Age in 2028
66
Net worth · MT
~$4M

Republican senator from Montana, in office since 2015. Holds a Class 2 seat, next contested in 2026.

Years in office

11 years (since 2015)

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2013–2015); technology executive.

Religion

Presbyterian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $2.3M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

No major controversy in national reporting

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Tim Sheehy

Republican

U.S. Senator · Montana (MT)

Next election · MT
2030
Term ends
Jan 2031
Senate class
Class 1
In office since
2025
Age in 2028
42
Net worth · MT
~$100M

Republican senator from Montana, in office since 2025. Holds a Class 1 seat, next contested in 2030.

Years in office

1 year (since 2025)

Prior offices held

No prior elected office; Navy SEAL officer; aerial firefighting company founder.

Religion

Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $710K in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Conflicting accounts of gunshot wound

Reporting exposed inconsistencies between his public account of a bullet wound and a park-ranger report from a 2015 incident.

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Deb Fischer

Republican

U.S. Senator · Nebraska (NE)

Next election · NE
2030
Term ends
Jan 2031
Senate class
Class 1
In office since
2013
Age in 2028
77
Net worth · NE
~$5M

Republican senator from Nebraska, in office since 2013. Holds a Class 1 seat, next contested in 2030.

Years in office

13 years (since 2013)

Prior offices held

Nebraska Legislature (2005–2013); Valentine school board.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $2.7M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Husband's Harris handshake snub drew criticism

Her husband was criticized nationally after declining to shake Vice President Kamala Harris's hand at the ceremonial Senate swearing-in.

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Pete Ricketts

Republican

U.S. Senator · Nebraska (NE)

Next election · NE
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
Senate class
Class 2
In office since
2023
Age in 2028
64
Net worth · NE
~$160M

Republican senator from Nebraska, in office since 2023. Holds a Class 2 seat, next contested in 2026.

Years in office

3 years (since 2023)

Prior offices held

Governor of Nebraska (2015–2023); business executive at Ameritrade.

Religion

Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $890K in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Appointment by a governor he funded

Criticized for being appointed to the Senate by Gov. Jim Pillen, whose campaign he had bankrolled.

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U.S. Senator · Nevada (NV)

Next election · NV
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Senate class
Class 3
In office since
2017
Age in 2028
64
Net worth · NV
~$5M

Democratic senator from Nevada, in office since 2017. Holds a Class 3 seat, next contested in 2028.

Years in office

9 years (since 2017)

Prior offices held

Nevada Attorney General (2007–2015); federal prosecutor.

Religion

Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $2M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Criticized over public-lands sell-off bill

Opinion coverage accused her of breaking with bipartisan opposition to public land sell-offs through her Clark County lands bill.

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Jacky Rosen

Democratic

U.S. Senator · Nevada (NV)

Next election · NV
2030
Term ends
Jan 2031
Senate class
Class 1
In office since
2019
Age in 2028
71
Net worth · NV
~$8M

Democratic senator from Nevada, in office since 2019. Holds a Class 1 seat, next contested in 2030.

Years in office

7 years (since 2019)

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2017–2019); synagogue president.

Religion

Jewish

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $1.6M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Ethics complaint over campaign launch

She faced a formal ethics complaint alleging improper use of official resources around the launch of her reelection campaign.

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Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic

U.S. Senator · New Hampshire (NH)

Next election · NH
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
Senate class
Class 2
In office since
2009
Age in 2028
81
Net worth · NH
~$5M

Democratic senator from New Hampshire, in office since 2009. Holds a Class 2 seat, next contested in 2026.

Years in office

17 years (since 2009)

Prior offices held

Governor of New Hampshire (1997–2003); New Hampshire Senate.

Religion

Protestant

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $3.4M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Intervened to clear husband's travel watchlist status

CBS News reported she personally called TSA officials to have her husband removed from a federal travel watchlist, raising questions about use of influence.

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Maggie Hassan

Democratic

U.S. Senator · New Hampshire (NH)

Next election · NH
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Senate class
Class 3
In office since
2017
Age in 2028
70
Net worth · NH
~$3M

Democratic senator from New Hampshire, in office since 2017. Holds a Class 3 seat, next contested in 2028.

Years in office

9 years (since 2017)

Prior offices held

Governor of New Hampshire (2013–2017); New Hampshire Senate.

Religion

Protestant

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $2M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Progressive ad campaign over nominee votes

A progressive group launched a $1M ad campaign against her and other Democrats for voting to confirm some Trump judicial nominees.

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Andy Kim

Democratic

U.S. Senator · New Jersey (NJ)

Next election · NJ
2030
Term ends
Jan 2031
Senate class
Class 1
In office since
2024
Age in 2028
46
Net worth · NJ
~$1M

Democratic senator from New Jersey, in office since 2024. Holds a Class 1 seat, next contested in 2030.

Years in office

2 years (since 2024)

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2019–2024); National Security Council director for Iraq.

Religion

Presbyterian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $710K in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Rabbis rebuked vote against Israel arms sales

Nearly 170 New Jersey rabbis and cantors condemned him after he backed resolutions to block $8.8B in U.S. arms sales to Israel.

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Cory Booker

Democratic

U.S. Senator · New Jersey (NJ)

Next election · NJ
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
Senate class
Class 2
In office since
2013
Age in 2028
59
Net worth · NJ
~$1M

Democratic senator from New Jersey, in office since 2013. Holds a Class 2 seat, next contested in 2026.

Years in office

13 years (since 2013)

Prior offices held

Mayor of Newark, New Jersey (2006–2013); Newark city council member.

Religion

Baptist

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

Long-running questions over his ties to the pharmaceutical industry, whose executives were among his largest donors, and over payments from a law firm that did business with Newark while he was mayor.

PAC money accepted

Refuses corporate PAC money — roughly $1.6M accepted from labor and ideological PACs across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

'I am Spartacus' moment and donor ties

Mocked for his 'Spartacus' declaration at the Kavanaugh hearings and criticized for past pharmaceutical-industry donations.

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Ben Ray Lujan

Democratic

U.S. Senator · New Mexico (NM)

Next election · NM
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
Senate class
Class 2
In office since
2021
Age in 2028
56
Net worth · NM
~$1M

Democratic senator from New Mexico, in office since 2021. Holds a Class 2 seat, next contested in 2026.

Years in office

5 years (since 2021)

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2009–2021); New Mexico Public Regulation Commission chair.

Religion

Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $1.2M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

House Ethics Committee reviewed prior allegations

As a House member he was the subject of a 2017 House Ethics Committee report examining allegations against him.

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Martin Heinrich

Democratic

U.S. Senator · New Mexico (NM)

Next election · NM
2030
Term ends
Jan 2031
Senate class
Class 1
In office since
2013
Age in 2028
57
Net worth · NM
~$2M

Democratic senator from New Mexico, in office since 2013. Holds a Class 1 seat, next contested in 2030.

Years in office

13 years (since 2013)

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2009–2013); Albuquerque City Council president.

Religion

Unaffiliated

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $2.7M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Backlash for omitting Haaland from congratulations

State Democrats criticized him after he conspicuously left gubernatorial primary winner Deb Haaland out of a congratulatory post.

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Chuck Schumer

Democratic

U.S. Senator · New York (NY)

Next election · NY
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Senate class
Class 3
In office since
1999
Age in 2028
77
Net worth · NY
~$1M

Democratic senator from New York, in office since 1999. Holds a Class 3 seat, next contested in 2028.

Years in office

27 years (since 1999)

Prior offices held

U.S. Representative for New York (1981–1999); New York State Assembly.

Religion

Jewish

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $3.5M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Backlash over 2025 shutdown-averting vote

Faced calls to step aside as Democratic leader after voting to advance a GOP funding bill, and canceled a book tour amid protests.

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U.S. Senator · New York (NY)

Next election · NY
2030
Term ends
Jan 2031
Senate class
Class 1
In office since
2009
Age in 2028
61
Net worth · NY
~$10M

Democratic senator from New York, in office since 2009. Holds a Class 1 seat, next contested in 2030.

Years in office

17 years (since 2009)

Prior offices held

U.S. Representative for New York (2007–2009); Special Counsel at HUD.

Religion

Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $2.8M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Criticism over Franken resignation push

Faulted by some Democratic donors for leading calls for Al Franken's resignation, which hurt her presidential fundraising.

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Ted Budd

Republican

U.S. Senator · North Carolina (NC)

Next election · NC
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Senate class
Class 3
In office since
2023
Age in 2028
57
Net worth · NC
~$8M

Republican senator from North Carolina, in office since 2023. Holds a Class 3 seat, next contested in 2028.

Years in office

3 years (since 2023)

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2017–2023); gun store owner.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $890K in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Bankruptcy role cost farmers millions

The Washington Post reported he played a role in a bankruptcy that cost farmers millions, a fact his campaign omitted while touting his agricultural ties.

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Thom Tillis

Republican

U.S. Senator · North Carolina (NC)

Next election · NC
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
Senate class
Class 2
In office since
2015
Age in 2028
68
Net worth · NC
~$2M

Republican senator from North Carolina, in office since 2015. Holds a Class 2 seat, next contested in 2026.

Years in office

11 years (since 2015)

Prior offices held

Speaker of the North Carolina House (2011–2014); management consultant.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $2.2M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Retirement after clash with Trump

Announced retirement in 2025 after Trump threatened a primary over his opposition to the party's Medicaid cuts.

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John Hoeven

Republican

U.S. Senator · North Dakota (ND)

Next election · ND
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Senate class
Class 3
In office since
2011
Age in 2028
71
Net worth · ND
~$40M

Republican senator from North Dakota, in office since 2011. Holds a Class 3 seat, next contested in 2028.

Years in office

15 years (since 2011)

Prior offices held

Governor of North Dakota (2000–2010); Bank of North Dakota president.

Religion

Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $3M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Bill seen as aiding a bank he part-owns

North Dakota lawmakers and watchdogs criticized a proposal that would have funneled millions to a project involving a bank he partly owns.

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Kevin Cramer

Republican

U.S. Senator · North Dakota (ND)

Next election · ND
2030
Term ends
Jan 2031
Senate class
Class 1
In office since
2019
Age in 2028
67
Net worth · ND
~$2M

Republican senator from North Dakota, in office since 2019. Holds a Class 1 seat, next contested in 2030.

Years in office

7 years (since 2019)

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2013–2019); North Dakota Public Service Commission.

Religion

Evangelical

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $1.6M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Repeated false Jan. 6 claims in debate

His opponent accused him of repeating false claims about Jan. 6 during a Senate debate, including misplacing blame for National Guard deployment.

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Bernie Moreno

Republican

U.S. Senator · Ohio (OH)

Next election · OH
2030
Term ends
Jan 2031
Senate class
Class 1
In office since
2025
Age in 2028
62
Net worth · OH
~$100M

Republican senator from Ohio, in office since 2025. Holds a Class 1 seat, next contested in 2030.

Years in office

1 year (since 2025)

Prior offices held

No prior elected office; car dealership owner and blockchain entrepreneur.

Religion

Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $710K in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Car-dealership labor allegations

Faced reporting on wage and labor complaints at his auto dealerships and questions about a dealership website ad tied to his name.

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Jon Husted

Republican

U.S. Senator · Ohio (OH)

Next election · OH
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Senate class
Class 3
In office since
2025
Age in 2028
61
Net worth · OH
~$3M

Republican senator from Ohio, in office since 2025. Holds a Class 3 seat, next contested in 2028.

Years in office

1 year (since 2025)

Prior offices held

Lieutenant Governor of Ohio (2019–2025); Ohio Secretary of State; Speaker of the Ohio House.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $710K in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Appointment and Ohio 'HB6' era scrutiny

Appointed rather than elected, and questioned about the DeWine-Husted administration's ties to the FirstEnergy HB6 bribery scandal.

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Alan Armstrong

Republican

U.S. Senator · Oklahoma (OK)

Next election · OK
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
Senate class
Class 2
In office since
2026
Age in 2028
63
Net worth · OK
Not publicly reported

Appointed to Oklahoma's Class 2 seat in March 2026 by Gov. Kevin Stitt after Markwayne Mullin resigned to become Homeland Security secretary. The seat is on the ballot in November 2026.

Years in office

Under 1 year

Prior offices held

Oklahoma business and energy executive; no prior elected office.

Religion

Not publicly reported

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled yet. Appointed senators file a personal financial disclosure within 30 days of taking office.

PAC money accepted

Newly appointed; PAC totals will appear in FEC filings once a campaign committee reports.

Negative coverage

Appointment questioned as a political pick

Oklahoma Republicans questioned the speed of the appointment and the choice of a donor-aligned businessman with no elected experience.

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James Lankford

Republican

U.S. Senator · Oklahoma (OK)

Next election · OK
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Senate class
Class 3
In office since
2015
Age in 2028
60
Net worth · OK
~$1M

Republican senator from Oklahoma, in office since 2015. Holds a Class 3 seat, next contested in 2028.

Years in office

11 years (since 2015)

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2011–2015); youth camp director.

Religion

Southern Baptist

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $2.3M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

GOP backlash over collapsed border deal

Fellow Republicans abandoned him and his own party attacked him after he negotiated a bipartisan border security deal the Senate killed.

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Jeff Merkley

Democratic

U.S. Senator · Oregon (OR)

Next election · OR
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
Senate class
Class 2
In office since
2009
Age in 2028
72
Net worth · OR
~$1M

Democratic senator from Oregon, in office since 2009. Holds a Class 2 seat, next contested in 2026.

Years in office

17 years (since 2009)

Prior offices held

Speaker of the Oregon House (2007–2009); Oregon House of Representatives.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Refuses corporate PAC money — roughly $700K accepted from labor and ideological PACs across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Accused of invoking blood libel over Gaza post

Jewish and pro-Israel figures, including Israel's antisemitism envoy, accused Merkley of invoking 'blood libel' after he linked Easter to Israel's 'indiscriminate bombing' of Gaza in a social media post.

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Ron Wyden

Democratic

U.S. Senator · Oregon (OR)

Next election · OR
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Senate class
Class 3
In office since
1996
Age in 2028
79
Net worth · OR
~$8M

Democratic senator from Oregon, in office since 1996. Holds a Class 3 seat, next contested in 2028.

Years in office

30 years (since 1996)

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (1981–1996); director of the Oregon Gray Panthers.

Religion

Jewish

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $5.8M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Son's past Epstein ties raised at hearing

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confronted Wyden at a budget hearing over unearthed emails showing his son Adam Wyden sought Jeffrey Epstein's financial backing for a business venture in 2016.

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Dave McCormick

Republican

U.S. Senator · Pennsylvania (PA)

Next election · PA
2030
Term ends
Jan 2031
Senate class
Class 1
In office since
2025
Age in 2028
63
Net worth · PA
~$120M

Republican senator from Pennsylvania, in office since 2025. Holds a Class 1 seat, next contested in 2030.

Years in office

1 year (since 2025)

Prior offices held

No prior elected office; CEO of Bridgewater Associates; Treasury under secretary; Army officer.

Religion

Presbyterian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $710K in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Bridgewater record and residency questions

Attacked over Bridgewater's China investments and layoffs, plus questions about how much he lives in Pennsylvania versus Connecticut.

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John Fetterman

Democratic

U.S. Senator · Pennsylvania (PA)

Next election · PA
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Senate class
Class 3
In office since
2023
Age in 2028
59
Net worth · PA
~$1M

Democratic senator from Pennsylvania, in office since 2023. Holds a Class 3 seat, next contested in 2028.

Years in office

3 years (since 2023)

Prior offices held

Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania (2019–2023); Mayor of Braddock, Pennsylvania.

Religion

Protestant

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Refuses corporate PAC money — roughly $600K accepted from labor and ideological PACs across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Break with his party and health questions

Drew sharp criticism from Democrats for backing Trump-aligned positions, alongside reporting from former aides about his health and staff turnover.

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Jack Reed

Democratic

U.S. Senator · Rhode Island (RI)

Next election · RI
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
Senate class
Class 2
In office since
1997
Age in 2028
78
Net worth · RI
~$3M

Democratic senator from Rhode Island, in office since 1997. Holds a Class 2 seat, next contested in 2026.

Years in office

29 years (since 1997)

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (1991–1997); Rhode Island Senate; Army paratrooper.

Religion

Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $5.6M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Trump calls for Reed's impeachment over Iran remarks

President Trump publicly attacked Reed as 'either an outright fraud, or incompetent' and suggested impeachment after Reed criticized Trump's handling of Iran policy on a Sunday news show.

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U.S. Senator · Rhode Island (RI)

Next election · RI
2030
Term ends
Jan 2031
Senate class
Class 1
In office since
2007
Age in 2028
73
Net worth · RI
~$10M

Democratic senator from Rhode Island, in office since 2007. Holds a Class 1 seat, next contested in 2030.

Years in office

19 years (since 2007)

Prior offices held

Rhode Island Attorney General (1999–2003); U.S. Attorney for Rhode Island.

Religion

Episcopalian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $3.8M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Ethics complaint over grants to wife's employer

A watchdog group, the Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust, filed an ethics complaint alleging Whitehouse backed legislation that steered $6.9 million in grants to Ocean Conservancy, where his wife is employed.

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U.S. Senator · South Carolina (SC)

Next election · SC
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
Senate class
Class 2
In office since
2026
Age in 2028
Not reported
Net worth · SC
Not publicly reported

Appointed to South Carolina's Class 2 seat and sworn in July 14, 2026 after the death of her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham. She won the August special-election primary runoff and is the Republican nominee for the remainder of the term.

Years in office

Under 1 year

Prior offices held

No prior elected office; sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.

Religion

Not publicly reported

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No conflict-of-interest reporting compiled. Appointed senators file a personal financial disclosure within 30 days of taking office.

PAC money accepted

Roughly $270K in PAC contributions reported so far this cycle (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Appointment called a family-name pick

Many South Carolina Republicans criticized the appointment and her campaign as trading on the Graham name amid a scramble for Trump's endorsement.

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Tim Scott

Republican

U.S. Senator · South Carolina (SC)

Next election · SC
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Senate class
Class 3
In office since
2013
Age in 2028
63
Net worth · SC
~$2M

Republican senator from South Carolina, in office since 2013. Holds a Class 3 seat, next contested in 2028.

Years in office

13 years (since 2013)

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2011–2013); South Carolina House; Charleston County Council.

Religion

Evangelical

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $2.7M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Criticized for telling Trump 'I love you'

Tim Scott drew criticism from Rev. Al Sharpton and others in the Black community, who called it 'humiliating' after Scott effusively praised and expressed affection for Trump during a campaign event.

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John Thune

Republican

U.S. Senator · South Dakota (SD)

Next election · SD
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Senate class
Class 3
In office since
2005
Age in 2028
67
Net worth · SD
~$3M

Republican senator from South Dakota, in office since 2005. Holds a Class 3 seat, next contested in 2028.

Years in office

21 years (since 2005)

Prior offices held

U.S. Representative for South Dakota (1997–2003); South Dakota railroad director.

Religion

Evangelical (Evangelical Free Church)

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $3.9M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Ethics watchdog flags son-in-law confirmation vote

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington said Thune had a conflict of interest when he voted to confirm his son-in-law, Luke Lindberg, as USDA undersecretary for trade.

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Mike Rounds

Republican

U.S. Senator · South Dakota (SD)

Next election · SD
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
Senate class
Class 2
In office since
2015
Age in 2028
74
Net worth · SD
~$6M

Republican senator from South Dakota, in office since 2015. Holds a Class 2 seat, next contested in 2026.

Years in office

11 years (since 2015)

Prior offices held

Governor of South Dakota (2003–2011); South Dakota Senate majority leader.

Religion

Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $2.3M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Violated STOCK Act with late stock disclosures

A NOTUS investigation found Rounds violated the STOCK Act's transparency requirements by filing late disclosures of stock trades, including transactions related to Palantir.

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Bill Hagerty

Republican

U.S. Senator · Tennessee (TN)

Next election · TN
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
Senate class
Class 2
In office since
2021
Age in 2028
69
Net worth · TN
~$300M

Republican senator from Tennessee, in office since 2021. Holds a Class 2 seat, next contested in 2026.

Years in office

5 years (since 2021)

Prior offices held

U.S. Ambassador to Japan (2017–2019); Tennessee Commissioner of Economic Development.

Religion

Presbyterian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $1.2M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

No major controversy in national reporting

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U.S. Senator · Tennessee (TN)

Next election · TN
2030
Term ends
Jan 2031
Senate class
Class 1
In office since
2019
Age in 2028
76
Net worth · TN
~$8M

Republican senator from Tennessee, in office since 2019. Holds a Class 1 seat, next contested in 2030.

Years in office

7 years (since 2019)

Prior offices held

U.S. Representative for Tennessee (2003–2019); Tennessee state senator.

Religion

Presbyterian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $1.6M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Election objection and censure calls

Voted to object to 2020 electoral results and drew criticism for spreading unfounded fraud claims.

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John Cornyn

Republican

U.S. Senator · Texas (TX)

Next election · TX
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
Senate class
Class 2
In office since
2002
Age in 2028
76
Net worth · TX
~$5M

Republican senator from Texas, in office through the 2026 election after losing the Republican primary for his Class 2 seat.

Years in office

24 years (since 2002)

Prior offices held

Texas Attorney General; Justice of the Texas Supreme Court; state district judge.

Religion

Church of Christ

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $4M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Lost 2026 Republican primary

His 2026 primary defeat ended his bid for another term and prompted renewed scrutiny of his relationship with Trump, lobbyists and the Republican base.

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Ted Cruz

Republican

U.S. Senator · Texas (TX)

Next election · TX
2030
Term ends
Jan 2031
Senate class
Class 1
In office since
2013
Age in 2028
57
Net worth · TX
~$4M

Republican senator from Texas, in office since 2013. Holds a Class 1 seat, next contested in 2030.

Years in office

13 years (since 2013)

Prior offices held

Solicitor General of Texas (2003–2008); Federal Trade Commission policy director.

Religion

Southern Baptist

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

His wife is a longtime Goldman Sachs managing director, a tie he failed to fully disclose in 2012 loan filings; he has also drawn scrutiny over crypto-industry donations and personal bitcoin purchases while legislating on digital assets.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $2.6M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Cancun trip during Texas freeze

Widely condemned for flying to Cancun during the deadly 2021 Texas power crisis, and for his role objecting to the 2020 count.

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John Curtis

Republican

U.S. Senator · Utah (UT)

Next election · UT
2030
Term ends
Jan 2031
Senate class
Class 1
In office since
2025
Age in 2028
68
Net worth · UT
~$4M

Republican senator from Utah, in office since 2025. Holds a Class 1 seat, next contested in 2030.

Years in office

1 year (since 2025)

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2017–2025); Mayor of Provo, Utah.

Religion

Latter-day Saint

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $710K in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

MAGA influencers attack Curtis over immigration bill

Conservative commentators accused Curtis of pushing an 'amnesty' bill after he introduced a migrant worker proposal based on the Utah Compact on Immigration.

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Mike Lee

Republican

U.S. Senator · Utah (UT)

Next election · UT
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Senate class
Class 3
In office since
2011
Age in 2028
57
Net worth · UT
~$3M

Republican senator from Utah, in office since 2011. Holds a Class 3 seat, next contested in 2028.

Years in office

15 years (since 2011)

Prior offices held

No prior elected office; Supreme Court clerk; assistant U.S. attorney.

Religion

Latter-day Saint

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $3M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Deleted posts about political violence

Deleted posts spreading false claims about the 2025 shooting of Minnesota lawmakers after bipartisan condemnation.

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Bernie Sanders

Independent

U.S. Senator · Vermont (VT)

Next election · VT
2030
Term ends
Jan 2031
Senate class
Class 1
In office since
2007
Age in 2028
87
Net worth · VT
~$3M

Independent senator from Vermont, in office since 2007. Holds a Class 1 seat, next contested in 2030.

Years in office

19 years (since 2007)

Prior offices held

U.S. Representative for Vermont (1991–2007); Mayor of Burlington, Vermont (1981–1989).

Religion

Jewish

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Refuses corporate PAC money — roughly $500K accepted from labor and ideological PACs across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Primary endorsements spark Democratic midterm fight

Sanders drew a sharp rebuke from House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries after announcing intent to back primary challengers against sitting Democrats.

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Peter Welch

Democratic

U.S. Senator · Vermont (VT)

Next election · VT
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Senate class
Class 3
In office since
2023
Age in 2028
81
Net worth · VT
~$10M

Democratic senator from Vermont, in office since 2023. Holds a Class 3 seat, next contested in 2028.

Years in office

3 years (since 2023)

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2007–2023); president pro tempore of the Vermont Senate.

Religion

Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $890K in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

First Democrat to back a Trump judicial pick

Progressive group Demand Justice publicly rebuked Welch as the only Senate Democrat to vote to confirm a Trump second-term judicial nominee, calling the vote indefensible.

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Mark Warner

Democratic

U.S. Senator · Virginia (VA)

Next election · VA
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
Senate class
Class 2
In office since
2009
Age in 2028
73
Net worth · VA
~$200M

Democratic senator from Virginia, in office since 2009. Holds a Class 2 seat, next contested in 2026.

Years in office

17 years (since 2009)

Prior offices held

Governor of Virginia (2002–2006); telecommunications entrepreneur.

Religion

Presbyterian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $2.4M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Took Palantir CEO donations while criticizing company

Campaign finance records show Warner accepted $37,000 in donations tied to Palantir CEO Alex Karp shortly before publicly criticizing the company's ICE surveillance contracts.

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Tim Kaine

Democratic

U.S. Senator · Virginia (VA)

Next election · VA
2030
Term ends
Jan 2031
Senate class
Class 1
In office since
2013
Age in 2028
70
Net worth · VA
~$3M

Democratic senator from Virginia, in office since 2013. Holds a Class 1 seat, next contested in 2030.

Years in office

13 years (since 2013)

Prior offices held

Governor of Virginia (2006–2010); Lieutenant Governor; Mayor of Richmond.

Religion

Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $2.7M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Backlash over comment on God-given rights

Kaine faced widespread online criticism after comparing the Declaration of Independence's concept of God-given rights to the theocratic ideology of Iran's government.

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Maria Cantwell

Democratic

U.S. Senator · Washington (WA)

Next election · WA
2030
Term ends
Jan 2031
Senate class
Class 1
In office since
2001
Age in 2028
70
Net worth · WA
~$8M

Democratic senator from Washington, in office since 2001. Holds a Class 1 seat, next contested in 2030.

Years in office

25 years (since 2001)

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (1993–1995); Washington House; RealNetworks executive.

Religion

Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $4.8M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Called an obstacle to federal privacy legislation

The Washington Post reported that despite championing internet privacy, Cantwell has repeatedly blocked or stalled bipartisan federal data-privacy legislation from advancing.

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Patty Murray

Democratic

U.S. Senator · Washington (WA)

Next election · WA
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Senate class
Class 3
In office since
1993
Age in 2028
78
Net worth · WA
~$2M

Democratic senator from Washington, in office since 1993. Holds a Class 3 seat, next contested in 2028.

Years in office

33 years (since 1993)

Prior offices held

Washington State Senate; Shoreline school board; preschool teacher.

Religion

Catholic

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $6.3M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Accused of ignoring constituent's detention plea

Murray's office faced criticism after a constituent's family said their pleas for help after being detained in Venezuela went unanswered.

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Jim Justice

Republican

U.S. Senator · West Virginia (WV)

Next election · WV
2030
Term ends
Jan 2031
Senate class
Class 1
In office since
2025
Age in 2028
77
Net worth · WV
~$500M

Republican senator from West Virginia, in office since 2025. Holds a Class 1 seat, next contested in 2030.

Years in office

1 year (since 2025)

Prior offices held

Governor of West Virginia (2017–2025); coal and agriculture business owner.

Religion

Christian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $710K in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Business debts and coal-company lawsuits

His family coal businesses face tens of millions in judgments, unpaid taxes, and federal safety fines while he serves.

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U.S. Senator · West Virginia (WV)

Next election · WV
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
Senate class
Class 2
In office since
2015
Age in 2028
74
Net worth · WV
~$8M

Republican senator from West Virginia, in office since 2015. Holds a Class 2 seat, next contested in 2026.

Years in office

11 years (since 2015)

Prior offices held

U.S. House of Representatives (2001–2015); West Virginia House of Delegates.

Religion

Presbyterian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $2.3M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Defended vote to confirm her own son

Capito faced ethics questions after voting to confirm her son to a federal position, which she publicly defended as having no ethical problem.

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Ron Johnson

Republican

U.S. Senator · Wisconsin (WI)

Next election · WI
2028
Term ends
Jan 2029
Senate class
Class 3
In office since
2011
Age in 2028
73
Net worth · WI
~$39M

Republican senator from Wisconsin, in office since 2011. Holds a Class 3 seat, next contested in 2028.

Years in office

15 years (since 2011)

Prior offices held

No prior elected office; plastics manufacturing executive.

Religion

Lutheran

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $3M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Covid misinformation and Jan. 6 remarks

Repeatedly rebuked for promoting unproven COVID treatments and for downplaying the Jan. 6 attack; a YouTube suspension followed his claims.

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Tammy Baldwin

Democratic

U.S. Senator · Wisconsin (WI)

Next election · WI
2030
Term ends
Jan 2031
Senate class
Class 1
In office since
2013
Age in 2028
66
Net worth · WI
~$1M

Democratic senator from Wisconsin, in office since 2013. Holds a Class 1 seat, next contested in 2030.

Years in office

13 years (since 2013)

Prior offices held

U.S. Representative for Wisconsin (1999–2013); Wisconsin State Assembly; Dane County board.

Religion

Unaffiliated

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $2.7M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Conflict-of-interest questions over partner's Wall Street job

Baldwin came under scrutiny during her 2024 Senate race over her partner's Wall Street career, with opponents raising potential conflict-of-interest concerns.

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Cynthia Lummis

Republican

U.S. Senator · Wyoming (WY)

Next election · WY
2026
Term ends
Jan 2027
Senate class
Class 2
In office since
2021
Age in 2028
74
Net worth · WY
~$20M

Republican senator from Wyoming, in office since 2021. Holds a Class 2 seat, next contested in 2026.

Years in office

5 years (since 2021)

Prior offices held

Wyoming State Treasurer; Wyoming Legislature; rancher.

Religion

Lutheran

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $1.2M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Bitcoin holdings and crypto legislation

Criticized for writing crypto legislation while personally holding bitcoin.

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John Barrasso

Republican

U.S. Senator · Wyoming (WY)

Next election · WY
2030
Term ends
Jan 2031
Senate class
Class 1
In office since
2007
Age in 2028
76
Net worth · WY
~$5M

Republican senator from Wyoming, in office since 2007. Holds a Class 1 seat, next contested in 2030.

Years in office

19 years (since 2007)

Prior offices held

Wyoming Senate (2003–2007); orthopedic surgeon.

Religion

Presbyterian

Conflict-of-interest / family business ties

No family-business conflicts documented in national reporting. Outside income, spouse employment and asset holdings are itemized in the annual Senate financial disclosure.

PAC money accepted

Has accepted roughly $3.8M in PAC and leadership PAC contributions across recent cycles (approximate; see FEC filings).

Negative coverage

Promoted a climate conspiracy theory

E&E News/POLITICO reported Barrasso falsely accused U.S. environmental groups of colluding with Russia, a claim characterized as a climate conspiracy theory.

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