Democrats win Senate and House in 2026 midterm wave

Democrats have won control of the US Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, with projections showing a "blue wave" that also secured their majority in the House of Representatives. The party's victory marks a significant setback for President Donald Trump's administration. In a key race, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Senate seat, becoming the first Muslim US senator. He defeated Republican Mike Rogers in a closely watched contest. Democrats also flipped Senate seats in states including Texas, Ohio, Kansas, and the Carolinas, while winning several governorships. The Democratic majority will allow the party to launch investigations into the Trump administration and block Republican legislation. Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become the first Black Speaker of the House, while Deb Haaland made history as the first Indigenous woman elected governor.