United States Senate elections, 2022 (EasternSky)

The United States Senate elections of 2022 were held on November 3, 2022, along with the other congressional and gubernatorial elections.

Overview
The Republicans have to defend 21 seats versus the Democrats' 12 seats. Republicans will have to defend 5 open seats (in Alabama, Georgia, Iowa, North Carolina, and Wisconsin) while the Democrats won't have to defend any.

Republicans did not gain a single seat while the Democrats gained Florida, Georgia, Iowa, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. An Independent who caucuses with Republicans also won in Utah. This resulted in a net gain of seven seats for the Democrats, giving them a filibuster proof majority.

Special Elections
A Special Election was held in California due to the death of Dianne Feinstein on March 16, 2021.