Democrats Sweep 2026 Midterms, Winning House and Senate

Democrats achieved a sweeping victory in the 2026 US midterm elections, winning control of the House of Representatives and likely the Senate, according to projections. The results represent a major defeat for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Key Democratic wins included a Senate seat in Texas, a state not won by a Democrat since 1988, and the governorship of Texas, ending 20 years of Republican control. The party also secured Senate seats in North Carolina, Ohio, and Kansas, and won gubernatorial races in Georgia and Tennessee, the latter electing its first female governor. President Trump congratulated Democrats on their victory but denied personal responsibility, stating he was not on the ballot. He also blamed Fox News for the losses. Democrats are set to take control of both chambers, with Hakeem Jeffries expected to become the first Black Speaker of the House.