Democrats projected to win control of U.S. House and Senate in 2026 midterms

The Democratic Party is projected to win both chambers of Congress in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, according to projections from The Associated Press.

Senate Victories

Several key Senate races resulted in Democratic victories, contributing to the party's projected majority:

• Texas: James Talarico, an Austin state representative, defeated Republican Ken Paxton. This victory marks the first time Democrats have won a Senate seat in Texas in 38 years.
• Maine: Democrat Troy Jackson defeated Republican incumbent Susan Collins. Jackson, a fifth-generation logger, becomes the first Democrat to represent Maine in the Senate since 1995.
• South Carolina: Annie Andrews defeated Darline Graham. Andrews is the first woman elected to represent South Carolina in the Senate.
• Kansas: Adam Hamilton defeated Roger Marshall, ending a 94-year Democratic drought in the state.
• Iowa: Josh Turek defeated Ashley Hinson.
• Ohio: Sherrod Brown defeated John Husted.

Gubernatorial and House Results

In several states, Democrats also secured gubernatorial victories:

• Texas: Gina Hinojosa won the gubernatorial election, defeating incumbent Republican Greg Abbott by 1.3 percent.
• Maine: Hannah Pingree won the election for governor.
• Ohio: Amy Acton was elected governor.
• Wisconsin: David Crowley won the election for governor.
• Iowa: Rob Sand was elected governor.

In the U.S. House, the Democratic Party is projected to win a sizable majority.

Market and Political Reactions

Following the election results, stock futures dropped, with Nasdaq-100 futures shedding 0.6% and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures falling 161 points, or 0.7%. Investors expressed concerns that a Democratic majority could lead to more restrictions on data centers and the artificial intelligence buildout.

President Donald Trump addressed the results in an interview with Fox News, stating, “I think a part of it was Iran, but at the same time people understood the importance of what I've done with Iran.” He also noted, “The Democrats did a good job,” and stated he would work with the incoming majority, saying, “They'll send over things that are insane, and I'll veto them... And after a couple of months of vetoes, they'll call and they'll say, 'How do we get this stuff done?' And we'll work together.”

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Sources

• npr.org: Maine Senate race: Democrat Troy Jackson defeats Susan Collins : NPR
• washingtonexaminer.com: Troy Jackson defeats Susan Collins in Maine
• mirror.co.uk: Texas and South Carolina go blue as Democrats sweep to stunning Senate victory - The Mirror
• cnbc.com: Stock market today: Live updates
• independent.co.uk: Midterm election 2026 results live: Democrats win control of House and Senate as Trump threatens ‘Veto’ | The Independent
• cnn.com: Schumer praises ‘great candidates’ as he celebrates Democrats’ big night | CNN Politics

This article was drafted with AI assistance and checked against the sources above. Company claims are reported as claims. Cover image is AI-generated.