NYT > U.S. News Can Democrats Win Back the Senate? Why Their Chances Are Improving. Par : Tim Balk 24 août 2026 à 05:03 Republicans still have some clear advantages on the map, but President Trump’s unpopularity has opened the door for an outcome that once seemed far-fetched. © Christopher Lee for The New York TimesJames Talarico, a Democrat, is trying win a Senate race in Texas after decades of disappointments for his party.