Balance of Power in the 2006 Midterm Election Elections

Democrats Win Majority Control

With George Allen conceding defeat in Virginia, Democrats secured a one seat majority in the Senate.

Key Races that Changed the Balance of Power

MO
Claire McCaskill (D) vs. James Talent (R)
MT
Jon Tester (D) vs. Conrad Burns (R)
OH
Sherrod Brown (D) vs. Mike DeWine (R)
PA
Bob Casey (D) vs. Rick Santorum (R)
RI
Sheldon Whitehouse (D) vs. Lincoln Chafee (R)
VA
James Webb (D) vs. George Allen (R)

Updated 3/22/07