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Fast facts! Here are the numbers to know heading into midterms 2018:
In the Senate:
• 33: Number of Senate seats up this year.
• 28: Number of Senate seats Democrats would need to take control.
• 23: Number of women running for the Senate.
In the House:
• 435: Number of House seats up this year.
• 23: Number of House seats Democrats would need to take control.
• 237: Number of women running for the House.
Sources:
• CAWP: 2018 Summary of Women Candidates
• The New York Times: Midterm election guide; “Democrats Need to Win 28 Seats to Control the Senate. Republicans Need Only 9”