🇺🇸 U.S. 2026 Midterm Elections: Democrats Win House and Senate, Trump Congratulates Democrats on Victory
In the 2026 U.S. midterms, Democrats won the House, reclaimed the Senate (securing at least seven seats, including in Kansas, Iowa, Texas, Ohio, Maine, North Carolina, and South Carolina), and flipped House districts where Trump had led by up to 18 percentage points in 2024. They also took governorships in Georgia, Ohio, Iowa, and Texas. Trump blamed GOP candidates for the losses and congratulated Democrats on their victories.
🇺🇸 U.S. 2026 Midterm Elections: Democrats Win Control of the House and Senate, Trump Congratulates Democrats on Their Victory
In the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, the Democratic Party won control of the House of Representatives and reclaimed the Senate, securing victories in at least seven Senate races, including in Kansas, Iowa, Texas, Ohio, Maine, North Carolina, and South Carolina. They also flipped House districts where Trump had led by as many as 18 percentage points in 2024.
Democrats also won the governorships of Georgia, Ohio, Iowa, and Texas. Trump blamed Republican candidates for the losses. Over the next two years, he may face a Congress capable of blocking legislation, vetoing appointments, and investigating his administration. In an interview, President Trump said he congratulated the Democrats on their midterm victory. “I congratulate the Democrats and look forward to working with you for the good of our country.”
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