Will Republicans maintain control of the U.S. Senate in the 2026 midterm elections? And which closely contested governor’s races could deliver major surprises on Election Day? The Heartland Institute’s S.T. Karnick joined One America News Network (OAN) on October 27, 2026, to analyze the key races that could reshape America’s political landscape.
With Election Day just one week away, Karnick examines several critical contests:
MICHIGAN SENATE: Republican Mike Rogers faces Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in a closely watched battle for an open Senate seat.
MINNESOTA SENATE: Former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya challenges Democratic Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan in a race that could offer Republicans a pickup opportunity.
MAINE SENATE: Moderate Republican Sen. Susan Collins fights to retain her seat against Democrat Troy Jackson.
OHIO GOVERNOR: Republican businessman Vivek Ramaswamy faces Democrat Amy Acton, Ohio’s former health director, in a surprisingly competitive contest. Could Acton’s role in the state’s COVID-19 lockdown policies affect the outcome?
WISCONSIN GOVERNOR: Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany battles Democratic Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley in a crucial swing-state showdown.
Karnick also discusses the broader outlook for Congress, including the possibility that Republicans retain control of the Senate while Democrats capture a narrow majority in the House of Representatives.
Watch below for S.T. Karnick’s analysis and predictions ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
S. T. Karnick is a senior fellow and director of publications for The Heartland Institute.
