Democrats are projected to win majorities in both the House and Senate, flipping several Republican-held seats and setting up a period of divided government.
Democrats are projected to win control of both chambers of Congress following the 2026 midterm elections, according to reports from NBC News and CBS News. The projected victories include flipping Republican-held seats in Texas, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kansas, and Iowa.
President Donald Trump congratulated the Democrats, stating, “I think the Democrats did a good job. I really do,” according to CNN and The Hill. Trump said he is "absolutely willing" to accept the results and noted, "we’ll probably work something out," according to CNBC and Mediaite.
Trump attributed the Republican losses to several factors, including candidates who "fought" him and the fact that he was not on the ballot. He stated, "If I was on the ballot, they would have gone out."
Regarding the economy, Trump acknowledged that "short-term consequences" of high prices, specifically regarding gasoline, likely played a role in the election outcome. He defended his military actions against Iran, stating, “People agree with what I'm doing in Iran, but they weren't willing to deal with the short-term consequences, paying more for gasoline.”
With Democrats controlling both the House of Representatives and the Senate, the United States enters a period of divided government. This shift gives the opposition party increased power to scrutinize the administration and potentially launch investigations. A Democratic Senate also holds the power to block presidential appointments, including Supreme Court nominations.
President Trump indicated he would use his veto power against legislation he opposes, stating, “They can send over, you know, 50 different great bills that they're all excited about, and I can send them back with a nice stamp VETO.”
In Louisiana, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is projected to win a fifth term in the House of Representatives. According to the Associated Press, Johnson is projected to win nearly 60% of the vote in Louisiana's 4th Congressional District.
The future of Republican leadership may depend on the national outcome. If Republicans lose their majority, Johnson is expected to face pressure to step down from his leadership role. In that scenario, it is widely believed that House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio., will compete against House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., for the position of minority leader.
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