Democrats win Senate majority, defeating Trump-backed candidates in Kansas, Texas, and Ohio

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Democrats captured the Senate majority in the November 3, 2026, midterm elections, defeating several prominent Trump-endorsed Republicans in key races across Kansas, Texas, and Ohio. Trump-backed candidates won 315 of 351 primary contests, a 96% success rate, but many lost in the general election. Notable defeats included Roger Marshall in Kansas, Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio, Ken Paxton in Texas, and Greg Abbott in Texas, among others. Trump attributed the losses to candidates who opposed him, saying the MAGA base rejected them. Democrats also made gains in Iowa and other states, with several races still uncalled.


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