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While avoiding immediate disaster, the Democratic Party still finds itself in a precarious position as they lost control of the Senate. Analysts note that the likelihood of Democrats regaining a Senate majority in the 2026 midterms appears slim. Contributing to this outlook is a broader trend in American politics—the decline of split-ticket voting. Voters are increasingly aligning their choices in Senate and Congressional races with their presidential preferences, leading to fewer competitive races and a corresponding reduction in diversity within Senate delegations.