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Last, J. V. (2026, September 22). What Dems Should Do With 54 Senate Seats. The Bulwark. https://www.thebulwark.com/p/democrats-senate-majority-54-seats-mandate-actions-contract-america
Last, Jonathan V. “What Dems Should Do With 54 Senate Seats.” The Bulwark, 22 Sept. 2026, https://www.thebulwark.com/p/democrats-senate-majority-54-seats-mandate-actions-contract-america.
Last, Jonathan V. “What Dems Should Do With 54 Senate Seats.” The Bulwark, September 22, 2026. https://www.thebulwark.com/p/democrats-senate-majority-54-seats-mandate-actions-contract-america.
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Jonathan V. Last discusses a hypothetical scenario where Democrats could end up with 54 Senate seats, possibly even reaching 56, through strategic wins in key races including South Carolina and Nebraska. If this were to happen, it would significantly shift the balance of power within the Senate. The potential gains raise questions about how Democrats might leverage such a majority, especially considering the vulnerability of new senators like those from Alaska and Texas. Last suggests that with increased seats, Democrats should prepare voters for their policy plans proactively, thereby providing political cover for lawmakers in vulnerable positions. This strategy aims to capitalize on the newly formed Senate majority effectively.
