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Senate turns 50-50 as polls show tie likelihood

9/9/2026

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  • Decision Desk HQ declared the Senate a pure toss-up.
  • August polls moved the average simulation to a 50-50 tie.
  • A tie would let Republicans stay in power via Vice President JD Vance’s vote.
  • Simulations also show a 51-49 Democratic Senate majority as equally likely.
  • Decision Desk HQ gave Democrats a 67% chance of a House majority, up from 60%.