Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/claire-mccaskill-holds-on-to-her-senate-seat-beating-akin Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Story Democratic incumbent Sen. Claire McCaskill, once predicted to dramatically lose her seat in the U.S. Senate to challenger Rep. Todd Akin, R-Mo., has held on to her seat in the senate. McCaskill spoke to supporters to celebrate and thank them for their support.