This table shows the full list of United States senators, as of August 2016.
The 50 states have two senators each, for a total of 100. Senators serve 6-year terms, with one-third facing the electorate every two years.
The table below shows the number of senators in each class and their party affiliation. Class 3 was elected in 2010 and faces election this year, on the same day as the presidential election. Class 2 was elected in 2014 and faces election in 2020. Class 1 was elected in 2012 and faces election in 2018.
U.S. Senate Numbers 2016 | ||||
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Class | Republicans | Democrats | Independents | TOTAL |
The Republicans currently control the Senate, with 54 members. The Democrats have 44 and there are two independents (including Bernie Sanders) who caucus with them. The Democrats need to win 5 extra seats at this year’s election to win control.
If Hillary Clinton becomes president, the Democrats can take control of the Senate with 4 gains and the casting vote of Vice-President Kaine, in his capacity as President of the Senate. [Read more…]