A year ago, the Senate race was seen as a low-profile contest, but it has now become a fiercely competitive battle with Democrats holding a slim chance to regain control. The outcome hinges on a handful of pivotal races spread across the country, where every vote could shift the balance. Analysts are closely examining the shifting dynamics as the election draws near, with uncertainty surrounding which way the momentum will swing. The stakes could not be higher as the party that secures the majority gains significant influence over national policy.
The race for the Senate has moved from off-the-radar a year ago to a dramatic, hard-to-predict finish where Democrats stand a chance of retaking the chamber. The contest will come down to just over a dozen races across the country. Lisa Desjardins takes a look at the map and what might happen.
