Why Democrats are newly confident they can win a Senate majority
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Key Points:
- Senate Democratic leaders see a narrow but viable path to winning the Senate majority in 2026, needing to net four seats, with former Rep. Mary Peltola’s Senate run in Alaska boosting their chances.
- Key Democratic candidates include Sherrod Brown in Ohio, Roy Cooper in North Carolina, Janet Mills in Maine, and Mary Peltola in Alaska, though all face competitive races and challenges within the party, including contentious primaries.
- Age concerns and calls for new leadership persist within the Democratic Party, as several top recruits are in their 70s, prompting debate over the party's direction and appeal to voters.
- Republicans remain confident due to strong Trump performances in key states but acknowledge that shifting independent voter attitudes and economic unease could
