Democrats win House and Senate in 2026 midterms as Trump threatens vetoes
Democrats won control of both the House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, a major defeat for Republicans and President Donald Trump, who is threatening to use his veto power against the new Congress. The projected victories, described as a "Blue Tsunami," included significant upset wins such as Democrat James Talarico defeating Trump-backed Ken Paxton in Texas, breaking a 38-year losing streak. Other key wins included Amy Acton as Ohio governor and Senator Jon Ossoff in Georgia, with results still coming in. Trump acknowledged the losses, partly blaming the war in Iran, and said he would veto "insane" legislation from Democrats. In his victory speech, Talarico framed the election as a battle between ordinary people and the super-wealthy, rejecting "politics as bloodsport" and calling for a "politics of love."