The senatorial results were an example of slight APC gains in the state as the party also claimed a House of Representatives seat.

The Plateau Central Senatorial District covers the local government areas of Bokkos, Mangu, Pankshin, Kanke, and Kanam.

Incumbent Hezekiah Ayuba Dimka (APC), who was elected with 48.4% of the vote in 2019, is seeking re-election.

In March 2022, Dimka announced that he would run for governor of Plateau State instead of seeking re-election;[10] he eventually withdrew from the APC gubernatorial primary.

Incumbent Istifanus Gyang (PDP), who was elected with 58.1% of the vote in 2019, sought re-election but lost renomination.