2028 United States Senate Elections (Pear's Future III)

The 2028 United States Senate Elections occurred with the victory of Ron Desantis as President of the United States. Desantis' win over incumbent Democrat Kamala Harris helped the Republicans down ballot, as Republican across the nation did surprisingly well. Republicans, lead by Senator John Thune of South Dakota, went onto to hold their majority in the Senate over the Democrats, lead by retiring Senator Chuck Schumer of New York. Schumer was replaced as majority leader by Jeff Merkley of Oregon.

Following the 2026 Senate Elections, Republicans held a 53-47 seat majority in the Senate. However, when Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey resigned to become Vice President of the United States, Republican Governor Jack Ciaterelli had appointed Republican Simon Fraser to replace him, with Fraser winning the special election in November 2027 to serve out the rest of Booker's term. This meant that Republicans now held a 54-46 Seat majority in the Senate. Despite this, they continued to make gains, winning two open seats in Pennsylvania and New Hampshire, largely helped by Ron Desantis winning these states in the Presidential Election. Democrats on the other hand, were able to win the seat of Wisconsin, defeating incumbent Senator Ron Johnson. This was the first seat that Democrats had gained since John Fetterman won Pennsylvania 6 years back.

Following the elections, Republicans had a 55-45 majority in the Senate. However, a special election held in Iowa in November of 2029 following the resignation of Senator Joni Ernst triggered a special election that was won by Democrat Rob Sand. This meant that control later became 54-46 again until the 2030 Senate Elections.