Democrats sweep 2026 midterms as voters reject Trump's coalition

Democrats won control of both the House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, delivering a major rebuke to President Trump and his coalition. The party regained ground with Hispanic and young voters who had supported Trump in 2024. The Democratic wave was fueled by persistent high prices, the war with Iran, and the administration's immigration crackdown. Democrats won key Senate races in Texas, Ohio, North Carolina, and Maine, and flipped the governorship in Texas and Ohio. Exit polls showed Trump's approval rating at a record low of 38% for a midterm. The new Democratic majority will be able to block Trump's judicial and cabinet nominations and force negotiations on his legislative agenda. The results also raise questions about the future competitiveness of states like Texas, though analysts caution it is still premature to call it a swing state.