1. What challenges do Democrats face in winning control of the Senate?

They must win all their seats back as well as a few Republican held ones.

2. There are 33 Senate elections happening.  How many are classified as "competitive"?

10 races are.

3. In North Dakota, why will it be challenging for Heidi Heitkamp to win reelection? 

Kevin Cramer is well established and has closely aligned himself with Trump in the Republican state.

4. What does polling in Missouri currently tell us about Senator Claire McCaskill?

She is only .6 points behind Hawley.

5. In Nevada, what unique situation in Senator Dean Heller in?  How do Nevada voters feel about President Trump?

He is the only Senate Republican up for reelection in a state that Hillary won. The state voters dissaprove of him on the whole.

6. Who are the two candidates in Tennessee?  How do Tennessee voters feel about President Trump?

The candidates are Marshall Blackburn and Phil Bedesen. The state voters approve of him on the whole.

7. In Florida, what advantage does Rick Scott have over Bill Nelson?

Rick Scott has lots of free money.

8. In what way might the Florida governor race impact the Senate election?

The hype about the first black Floridian to be nominated for governer goes to Democrats, and that hype might translate over to the Senate election.

9. What unique stance has Senator Jeff Flake taken in Arizona?

He has stated that Trump is a danger, despite his party affiliation and voting actions.
​10.  What has changed about the Texas Senate race since earlier in the summer?

Ted Cruz's lead has dwindled from double digits to a few points.

11. In Indiana, why does Joe Donnelly avoid associating himself with Democrats, even though he is a Democrat?

The people in Indiana are proud of their party affiliation based on the name rather than substance.

12.  Why is it strange that a Democratic Senator represents West Virginia?

Trump is popular there.