India, Oct. 24 -- The midterm elections are just around the corner and while all seats in the House of Representatives will be contested, that's not the case for the US Senate. So how many seats in the Senate elections are up for grabs? Here is all you need to know.

Number of Senate Seats at Stake

In 2026, 35 of the 100 seats in the US Senate will be contested. These contests consist of 33 regular elections for six-year terms and two special elections to complete the remaining portions of existing terms.

Among the 33 regularly scheduled races, Republicans currently hold 20 seats, while Democrats hold 13. The two special elections will likewise be held for Republican-held seats, putting 22 Republican-held seats and 13 Democratic-held se...