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Where the most consequential Senate races of 2026 are headed

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North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis ’s race for reelection is anticipated to be one of the costliest in the country, expected to break the national record of $300 million he set during his 2020 campaign.

Democrats are pushing former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper to challenge Tillis , with his seat one of several they believe the party has a chance to flip in order to win back a Senate majority.

Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is up for re-election this cycle in what is sure to be the most competitive and expensive Senate race of 2026 .

Republicans see an opportunity through the state’s popular governor to oust the Democratic senator.

The top five Senate races are estimated to rack up costs of $2 billion .