Democrats Face Tough Battle in Key Senate Races

The Democrats are facing a challenging fight in the upcoming Nov. 5 election to maintain their 51-49 majority in the U.S. Senate. Key races to watch include Montana, Ohio, Michigan, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Wisconsin, New Jersey, and West Virginia, where Democrats are defending seats in Republican-leaning states.

The upcoming Nov. 5 election presents a significant challenge for the Democrats as they aim to preserve their narrow 51-49 majority in the U.S. Senate. Various key Senate races are pivotal in determining the future majority.

Among the notable races, Montana's Democrat Jon Tester is in a fierce contest in a Republican-dominant state, facing Tim Sheehy. In Ohio, Democrat Sherrod Brown is running in a state that has increasingly leaned Republican with Trump's influence.

Other key states include Arizona, where Kari Lake and Ruben Gallego are competing, and Nevada, with Democrat Jacky Rosen defending her seat against Sam Brown. Additionally, Democrats are battling for seats in Wisconsin, New Jersey, and West Virginia, each state offering unique challenges for the incumbents.

(With inputs from agencies.)