Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has stumbled at a critical moment in the Democratic race for the Senate, as President Donald Trump's war in Iran puts the balance in play for Senate control. His primary presence in the Senate makes Democrats' task more difficult as gas prices rise above $4 a gallon and the Iran war crosses the 60-day threshold. Critics argue that Schumer needs to avoid further involvement in other races, including those in Iowa and Michigan. After Maine Gov. Janet Mills gave her race to Graham Platner, Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) suggested that Schumer and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee should drop their involvement in these remaining races. Despite this, Schumer remains a key figure in contested primaries across the map.