Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania told reporters that it is “entirely possible” his party will win back control of the U.S. Senate in the upcoming midterm elections, while also indicating that he has not yet decided on his own political future.
Fetterman, who was first elected to the Senate in 2022, made the remarks during a press briefing in Harrisburg, emphasizing that the Democrats have a realistic chance of flipping the chamber despite currently holding a minority of seats.
The Senate, composed of 100 members, is slated for a partisan shift after the November 2026 midterms, when all 34 seats not up for election this cycle will be contested. Democrats will need to gain a net of at least three seats to secure a majority, according to publicly available election projections.
When asked about his own plans, the Pennsylvania senator said he is keeping his options open, neither confirming a run for re‑election nor ruling out retirement or a different public‑service role.
Fetterman's comments arrive as both parties intensify fundraising and outreach efforts ahead of what analysts expect to be a highly competitive election cycle.
<small>Source: CBS News — read the original story there.</small>