Democrats win big in 2026 midterms, flipping House and Senate

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Democrats achieved sweeping victories in the 2026 midterm elections, delivering a major rebuke to President Donald Trump and the Republican Party across federal and state races. Democrats flipped the House and Senate, gaining at least 34 House seats for a 242-150 majority, and won a majority of governorships for the first time in 16 years. They also outperformed in key redistricting battles, holding at least 11 of 15 GOP-redrawn districts. Two Senate races remain uncalled in Alaska and Mississippi, with potential legal challenges in the latter. Republicans are now engaged in internal blame, with some questioning their party's direction under Trump.


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