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Animated US Senate seat chart maker

Draw the 100 seats of the US Senate, with independents beside the party they caucus with.

When to use a US Senate seat chart

Use it for Senate control after an election, or to show which seats are up this cycle.

How to make one

  1. Paste your data into the Data box, or upload a CSV. The example shows the columns it needs.
  2. Add a title, subtitle and source under Text.
  3. Pick colours, a font and a size under Style: 16:9 for slides, 1:1 for WhatsApp and LinkedIn, 4:5 for Instagram posts, 9:16 for Stories, Reels and TikTok.
  4. Press Play to animate it, or Present to show it full screen.
  5. Press Share & export. On a phone, send the image, an MP4 video of the animation or a link straight to WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok or LinkedIn. On a computer, copy it into your slides or download a PNG, SVG or PowerPoint file.

Everything runs in your browser. Your data isn't uploaded anywhere, and your last chart is remembered on this device.

Questions about the US Senate seat chart

How do I make a US Senate seat chart online for free?

Open the free US Senate seat chart maker at makecharts.co/charts/us-senate-seat-chart.html, paste your data into the Data box (or upload a CSV, or connect a Google Sheet), add a title, then press Play to animate it. Share & export downloads an MP4, GIF, PNG, SVG or PowerPoint file. There's no sign-up, and your data stays in your browser.

What data do I need for a US Senate seat chart?

Two columns: a party (or group) and its seats, in the order they sit from left to right. Add a third column of colours (like #E4003B) to use party colours. The Senate has 100 seats, two per state; independents usually sit next to the party they caucus with. Paste it from Excel or Google Sheets, upload a CSV, or connect a live Google Sheet.

When should I use a US Senate seat chart?

Use it for Senate control after an election, or to show which seats are up this cycle.

What's the most common mistake with a US Senate seat chart?

Hiding the independents. List them next to the party they caucus with, so control of the chamber is obvious.

Can I animate it, download it or put it in PowerPoint?

Yes. Press Play to animate it, record an MP4 or GIF, or download a PNG, SVG or PowerPoint file. In PowerPoint it's added as a high-resolution image. It's free, with no sign-up.