Democrats secured victories in both chambers of Congress during the 2026 midterm elections, promising to focus on living costs and administration accountability.
Democrats have won control of both chambers of the U.S. Congress following the 2026 midterm elections. The party is set to take control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in January.
Senior Democratic leaders have stated the party will be "united" in its focus on reducing costs for Americans and ending corruption under the Trump administration. Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer is poised to lead the Senate, while House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries is likely to become the first Black speaker of the House.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris called for Democrats to be "ruthless in using every lever of power to deliver economic relief for working families and hold this administration accountable for their deep-seated corruption."
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton stated, "The post-Trump era begins now," and warned that Democrats must capitalize on the victory to ensure "crimes against our people and our Constitution must be answered for."
Former President Bill Clinton suggested the victory provides an opportunity to "rebuild trust" by addressing the cost of living, protecting healthcare, ending "senseless wars and tariffs," and managing the national debt.
While leadership emphasized unity, progressive groups have called for more radical action. Usamah Andrabi, a spokesperson for Justice Democrats, said the election was "an endorsement of a bold and visionary agenda."
Progressive Democrats of America executive director Alan Minsky noted that the party is now "a mature political movement with an increasing number of excellent leaders around the country."
In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic primary against Democratic congresswoman Haley Stevens. Stevens later endorsed Republican candidate Mike Rogers in the final days of the campaign.
According to an analysis by the New York Times, the Democratic share of the popular vote for House races was the largest of any election since 1976. The election included several upsets, including Senate victories for Adam Hamilton in Kansas and Josh Turek in Iowa.
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Democrats secured majorities in both chambers of Congress following the 2026 midterm elections, setting the stage for significant investigations and legislative shifts.
CNN's Decision Desk projects a historic Democratic victory as the party gains control of both chambers of Congress, including several historic gubernatorial wins.
