Democrats sweep US Congress in 2026 midterms as Trump concedes losses

Democrats swept both chambers of the US Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections, securing historic flips across the country, while President Donald Trump acknowledged the losses and blamed high gasoline prices rather than his Iran policy. The party won control of the Senate with victories in Texas, Kansas, and Iowa, including James Talarico's win in Texas—the first Democrat elected there in 38 years—and Adam Hamilton's victory in Kansas, a state that had not sent a Democrat to the Senate in 94 years. Former President Barack Obama welcomed the "blue tsunami," saying voters want leaders who offer concrete solutions. Trump, in a Fox News interview, said he was surprised by the extent of losses but accepted the results and expressed willingness to work with Democrats. The Michigan Senate race remained too close to call, while Democrats also held key seats in Minnesota and Mississippi's contest was effectively tied.