US Midterms 2026: Democrats win House and Senate majorities

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Democrats won majorities in both the U.S. House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, dealing a significant defeat to President Donald Trump and the Republicans. The Democratic wave was driven by key Senate victories, including an upset win in South Carolina and successes in Texas, Ohio, and Kansas. Democrats secured 51 Senate seats by early morning, clinching the majority without needing results from other battleground states. All 435 House seats were also up for election, with Democrats gaining control of that chamber as well. The results signal strong opposition to Trump for the remainder of his term.


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