Early returns show young voters shifting away from Trump and Republicans

Early returns from Tuesday's U.S. midterm elections indicate significant voter swings away from President Donald Trump and the Republican Party, with Democrats poised to potentially win majorities in both the House and Senate, which would curb Trump's power after facing few limits from a compliant GOP-controlled Congress. The AP Voter Poll shows roughly three-quarters of voters feel angry or dissatisfied with the country's direction, with about 6 in 10 disapproving of Trump's presidency and blaming his policies for high costs. Young voters under 30 have shifted dramatically, with about 7 in 10 supporting Democratic House candidates, a notable reversal from their near-even split in 2024. Democrats have already secured key Senate wins in North Carolina, Georgia, and New Hampshire, needing four flips total to take control. Democrats are targeting over 60 House districts, though gerrymandering and partisan divides limit competitive races. The party's internal factions—progressives and moderates—will parse results to shape its identity, while concerns remain over potential Trump administration interference in election certification, particularly in Alaska and California.