how many senators do we have

There are 100 senators in the U.S. Senate, with 2 senators from each of the 50 states.

Quick Scoop

That means every state gets the same Senate representation, regardless of population. As of the latest available breakdown, the Senate is composed of 100 members total.

Extra note

If you were asking about how many are up for election, that number is different: in 2026, 35 Senate seats are contested because of the regular cycle plus special elections.