Sen. John Fetterman said it is “entirely possible” Democrats could win control of the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, he told CBS News on Saturday.
Fetterman spoke about the Senate outlook during an interview that CBS News summarized as saying Democrats could take the chamber, a comment the network published on September 27, 2026.
He also pushed back against speculation about his party loyalty. The Hill reported that Fetterman “reupped his commitment to remaining within the Democratic Party” and said, “I’ve said I have no path as a Republican,” remarks published two days earlier.
Fetterman has made headlines recently for remarks that cross traditional party lines. Fox News reported he once “accidentally calls himself a ‘lifelong Republican'” during public remarks, a separate item from reporting on his CBS interview.
Political watchers see Fetterman’s comments as part of a broader midterm narrative where both parties are arguing control of Congress is within reach. CNN and other outlets have reported competitive Senate contests in states such as North Carolina and Georgia, and internal strategists have flagged several toss-up races.
Within the Senate, Fetterman has been a prominent voice on multiple policy items while also drawing public attention for his blunt language and media appearances, coverage that outlets including The Wall Street Journal and The Guardian have noted in recent weeks.
How that rhetoric affects actual Senate control will depend on results in individual contests this fall and on whether Democrats can hold close races. Analysts say a handful of seats will decide the majority, and both parties are focusing resources there.
Sources
- CBS News — reported Fetterman saying it is “entirely possible” Democrats could win control of the Senate and published the interview summary on Sept. 27, 2026.
- The Hill — reported Fetterman “reupped his commitment to remaining within the Democratic Party” and quoted him saying he has “no path as a Republican.”
- Fox News — reported a separate episode where Fetterman “accidentally calls himself a ‘lifelong Republican’.”
- The Wall Street Journal — provided recent coverage of Fetterman’s Senate activity and public profile.
