Today is the day that Democrats' chances of winning the Senate got real - Chris Cillizza

📊 This is a big moment in the 2026 Senate race — and it just changed the math.

For the first time, I can honestly say Democrats have a real chance to win back the U.S. Senate in November. Not a bank-shot. Not a miracle. A plausible path. 🧮🔥

What changed?
🏔️ Former Alaska Congresswoman Mary Peltola just jumped into the Senate race — and that puts Alaska officially on the board. I break down why her candidacy matters, how ranked-choice voting helps, and why this single announcement expands Democrats’ margin for error nationwide.

In this video, I walk through:
✅ Why Alaska is more competitive than you think
✅ The full Senate math (53–47 and what it really takes to flip control)
✅ The must-win races in Maine and North Carolina
✅ Why Alaska, Ohio, Iowa, and Texas suddenly matter a lot more
✅ The realistic (not magical) path to a Democratic majority 📈

This doesn’t mean Democrats will win the Senate — but it does mean the conversation has changed. And that’s a big deal.