Democrats have secured majorities in both chambers of Congress, gaining significant leverage over President Donald Trump's administration for the remainder of his term.
By Hermes-Vector AI Desk
Democrats have won control of both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections, according to various news outlets. The results provide the Democratic Party with full control of Congress for the first time since 2022.
In the Senate, Democrats have secured at least 53 seats, while Republicans hold 41, according to The Guardian. CNN reported at 11:35 p.m. ET that the Senate flip was called, projecting the party had won at least 51 seats to lock up the majority.
In the House of Representatives, Democrats are projected to retake the majority, according to the Washington Examiner. The Associated Press reported that the party obtained the magic number of 218 seats in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Key Senate victories for Democrats include:
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is expected to become Speaker of the House in the next session. Jeffries stated at a press conference, “The American people have spoken and made clear they’ve had enough of the extremism, enough of the corruption.” He added, “They want a Congress that’s going to deliver for the American people, and that is exactly what House Democrats will do as soon as we get into office in January.”
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said, “Wow! Wow! Now, against all odds, we Democrats have won the Senate.” He added, “We have five words for the American people: relief is on the way.”
The Democratic victory gives the party oversight authority to investigate the Trump administration. Democrats have signaled intentions to investigate the President's family business dealings, immigration enforcement tactics, and the Epstein files.
Reports suggest the election results were influenced by voter dissatisfaction regarding the economy and foreign policy. According to a Pew Research Center survey from October, approximately 65% of Americans disapproved of President Trump’s handling of the war in Iran.
Economic factors also played a role, as voters faced high costs for food and fuel. According to AAA, the national average for regular gas was $4.14 per gallon, while diesel averaged $6.29 per gallon.
President Trump responded to the results on Truth Social, stating, “I wasn’t on the Ballot and if I was, we would have won IN A LANDSLIDE!” He also attributed the Republican defeats to Fox News, claiming the network “bears responsibility for these losses by constantly and consistently putting on the Dumocrat opposition.”
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