Keeping Republicans' Senate majority is the 'highest priority' in 2026: Byron York
Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York said maintaining the Republicans’ majority in the Senate is the “absolute highest priority” in the upcoming midterm elections.
TL;DR
- Keeping the Republican Senate majority is the "highest priority" in the 2026 midterm elections.
- Losing the Senate would be a "disaster" for Republicans regarding appointments, including Supreme Court and other court positions.
- A Democratic Senate would likely not approve any high court appointments from President Donald Trump.
- Democrats are targeting Senate seats in North Carolina, Maine, Michigan, Texas, and Ohio.
- If Democrats take back the House, Byron York predicts they will impeach President Donald Trump.