Democrats win Congress in 2026 midterm elections

Democrats have won control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, securing a larger House majority and flipping seven Senate seats in a sharp rebuke of President Donald Trump's second term. Democratic House candidates have reached 240 seats with dozens of races uncalled, while Senate Democrats hold 54 seats. Tight races in Mississippi and Alaska remain undecided, with margins under 100 votes in Mississippi. Republicans have begun assigning blame for their losses, with Senator Thom Tillis criticizing administration officials and Vice President JD Vance citing the Iran war. Democratic Governor JB Pritzker urged his party to prioritize raising the minimum wage and expanding paid leave. Oil futures plunged nearly 8% on bets the election outcome reduces escalation risk in the Iran war, though analysts warn prices could rebound. Abortion-rights measures passed in Nevada and Virginia but failed in Missouri.