Historic Midterm Victory: Democrats Sweep Both Chambers of Congress in 2026

Democrats swept both chambers of Congress in the 2026 US midterms. Voting was held on 3 November, results on 4 November. Democrats won a Senate majority of at least 54-44 — flipping Texas, Kansas and South Carolina — and gained at least 25 House seats, putting Hakeem Jeffries on track to become the first Black Speaker. Texas elected its first Democratic senator since 1988, ousting three-term Governor Greg Abbott; Kansas elected its first since the Great Depression. In South Carolina, Democrats beat Trump's hand-picked Senate candidate in his 2024 stronghold. Alaska and Mississippi remain uncalled; the majority could reach 56-44. Trump admitted the eight-month-old Iran war hurt his party but stood by his decision, pledging to accept the results and work with Democrats. JD Vance blamed Trump's February decision to attack Iran alongside Israel. Jeffries urged Trump to end the war before the new Congress is seated in January; Democrats plan to challenge further military action under the War Powers Resolution and probe the administration. Reuters: voter anger was driven by the unpopular war, rising living costs and expensive tariffs; oil prices fell for a third straight session. Qatar-mediated proposals are under review, though the sides remain far apart (Reuters).