Democrats win House and flip Texas Senate in 2026 midterms
Democrats are projected to win control of the US House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections, with key Senate flips in Texas, Ohio, and South Carolina signaling a major defeat for President Donald Trump and the Republicans. Democrats have flipped Senate seats in Ohio, South Carolina, and North Carolina, with an independent candidate leading in Nebraska. President Trump said he would accept the results and work with Democrats, while Democratic candidate Amy Acton won the Ohio governorship in a race marked by a controversial ad. The results reflect a "blue wave" driven by voter frustration with the Trump Republican Party, with Democrats also winning the Texas Senate seat in a historic flip. Vote counting delays were reported in a New York congressional district.