# GOP Senate Seats Most at Risk in 2028 After Democrats' Blue Wave

> Democrats flip key GOP Senate seats in 2028 after midterms.
- Title: GOP Senate Seats Most at Risk in 2028 After Democrats' Blue…
- Summary: Democrats flip key GOP Senate seats in 2028 after midterms. Democrats have the best chance to flip three Republican Senate seats in 2028: Chuck Grassley of…
- Keywords: democrats, senate, republican, 2028, midterms, chuck grassley, ron johnson, ted budd, iowa, wisconsin, north carolina, Newsweek
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/gop-senate-seats-most-at-risk-in-2028-after-democrats-blue-wave-12690986
- Published: 2026-11-09T23:14:54+00:00
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- Topics: democrats, senate, republican, 2028, midterms, chuck grassley, ron johnson, ted budd, iowa, wisconsin, north carolina
## Midterm Results Reshape Senate Landscape
Democrats won control of the U.S. Senate and House with surprising flips in traditionally Republican states including Texas and South Carolina.
## Three GOP Senate Seats at Risk in 2028
Democrats stand the best chance of flipping Chuck Grassley of Iowa, Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, and Ted Budd of North Carolina.
## Chuck Grassley's Vulnerability
Grassley, 93 years old, faces re-election in 2028 and represents Iowa where Democrats flipped the Senate seat this year.
## Ron Johnson's Narrow Win
Johnson won re-election in 2022 by a 1 percentage point margin and may retire due to a tough 2028 campaign.
## Ted Budd's Competitive Seat
Budd won his seat in 2022 with 50.5 percent of the vote and faces a tough 2028 race in North Carolina.
## Other Vulnerable GOP Seats
Lisa Murkowski in Alaska, Jerry Moran in Kansas, and Ashley Moody in Florida face potential Democratic flips in 2028.
## What Happens Next
Vulnerable senators may focus on affordability and the economy while distancing themselves from unpopular national party policies.
## Key takeaway

Democrats have the best chance to flip three Republican Senate seats in 2028: Chuck Grassley of Iowa, Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, and Ted Budd of North Carolina.