Tim Scott leaves Georgia and North Carolina Senate races off target list
National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair Tim Scott omitted Georgia and North Carolina from his list of top Senate targets on Sept 24.
Why it mattersShifting voting patterns could change which political party leads Congress and writes future federal laws.
What's likely next
- Democrats win the 2026 Senate elections in Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina and MaineToss-up53%▼ from 67% a week ago
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Analysis & opinion
- Democrats now have easier paths to flipping the Senate. Here are races to watch.The Washington Post · Sep 26
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