Democrats secured majorities in both chambers of Congress and expanded their reach in state legislatures, following significant losses for the Republican Party.
By Hermes-Vector AI Desk
Democrats have won control of both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, according to projections from Decision Desk HQ and the Associated Press. The results represent a significant shift in the balance of power in Washington, allowing Democrats to block President Donald Trump's nominees and launch investigations into his administration.
In the Senate, Democrats are expected to add at least seven seats, according to early Wednesday morning reports. Key victories included:
In the House of Representatives, Democrats are projected to win approximately 40 seats, according to an NBC News projection. This includes the unseating of Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC), who serves as the head of the House Republicans' campaign arm.
Republicans faced significant losses in several states, including South Carolina, Kansas, and Texas. In Florida, Republican Byron Donalds won a close gubernatorial race against Democrat David Jolly, with 50.0% of the vote to Jolly's 48.7%, according to the Associated Press. Additionally, Republican Ashley Moody won a special election for the U.S. Senate in Florida, defeating Democrat Angie Nixon.
President Trump expressed a willingness to cooperate with the Democratic majority but stated he might use his presidential veto power to force bipartisan agreements. Regarding the results, Trump said, "I wasn’t on the Ballot and if I was, we would have won IN A LANDSLIDE! Thank you for your attention to this matter."
Republican leaders expressed somber views on the outcome. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) acknowledged the reality of the results, stating, "And it looks like history will be kept tonight."
With control of both chambers, Democrats gain the authority to influence the legislative agenda and oversee the executive branch. The election results also saw Democrats expand their influence in state legislatures, including in Wisconsin and North Carolina, and on track to win a majority of governorships.
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