Defeated Senators Usually Don’t Make It Back

Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball : “Several defeated senators are currently running or considering runs for Senate in 2026.”

“In the postwar era, about 220 sitting senators have lost their seats in general elections or primaries, and most do not try to reenter electoral politics.”

“Still, almost 30 defeated senators have tried to return to the chamber, although only six have been successful since 1946.”