United States Senate Elections, 2014 - Summary

Summary

There are 53 Democratic, 45 Republican and 2 Independent senators. 33 are up for election this year as members of the class 2 Senators, and two are up for special elections (both from class 3). Among the senators up for election in 2014, there are 21 Democrats and 14 Republicans.

There may be some changes if senators die or resign. If senators in other classes die or resign between 2012 and 2014, there may be additional special elections. The dates between which the death or resignation of a senator would lead a special election during this time period vary from state to state.

Shading indicates party with largest share of that line.

Parties Unknown Total
Democratic Republican Independent
Last election (2012) 53 45 2 100
Before this election 52 45 2 1 100
Not Up Total 32 31 2 65
23 8 2 33
9 23 32
Up Total 20 14 1 35
19 13 1 33
1 1 2
Incumbent retiring 5 2 7
Incumbent running 15 11 25
Intent unknown 1 1 2

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