Midterm elections are scheduled for 6 November 2018 (NY Times, The Washington Post, Ballotpedia). Independents will be counted for the party with which they caucus or conference. The President of the Senate will not count as a senator for the seat count, but will determine the majority party in the case that both parties hold 50 seats. _{Confused? Check our FAQ or ask us for help.}

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This question closed as "The Republican Party with 53 senators or more" with an end date of 6 November 2018. _{See our FAQ to learn about how we resolve questions and how scores are calculated.}