The Narrow Path to a Democratic Senate Runs Through Very Red States NYT | Top Stories By: Shane Goldmacher and Reid J. Epstein 4 June 2026 at 04:01 Democrats cheer there is a way, even as new worries emerge over whether Graham Platner can flip a Maine seat. Republicans remain confident they will prevail in Texas, Iowa and Alaska. © KC McGinnis for The New York TimesDemocrats believe Josh Turek, who is running for a Senate seat in Iowa, can be competitive despite being in a red state.