US midterm election results 2026 show Democrats winning control of both chambers of Congress in the November 3 elections. The party gained Senate seats in Republican-held states and secured a House majority, setting up a divided government for President Donald Trump's remaining term.
WASHINGTON, November 4, 2026 — Democrats have won control of both chambers of the US Congress following the November 3 midterm elections, according to projections reported by the Associated Press and Reuters. The results end Republican control of Congress and reshape the balance of power during President Donald Trump's second term.
Democrats Win Control of Congress
The Democratic Party secured majorities in the 100-member Senate and the 435-member House of Representatives.
The results represent a significant shift in Washington, where Republicans previously controlled both chambers. Several individual contests were still being counted as of November 4, even though the overall outcome had been projected.
US Senate Election Results 2026
Democrats gained at least seven Republican-held Senate seats, including victories in Texas, Kansas, Iowa, Ohio, Maine, North Carolina and South Carolina.
The results included major changes in states that had elected Republican senators for decades. These gains were central to Democrats securing control of the Senate.
US House Election Results 2026
Democrats also won the House majority, gaining more than two dozen Republican-held districts, according to Associated Press reporting.
A party needs 218 seats to hold a majority in the 435-seat chamber. The Democratic victory gives the party control of House leadership, committees and legislative scheduling when the new Congress convenes.
What Influenced the 2026 Midterm Results?
Voter concerns about high living costs, the economy, the Iran war and government corruption featured prominently in election reporting and Associated Press voter research.
Democratic gains extended beyond traditional battlegrounds into areas that supported Trump in the 2024 presidential election.
What the Results Mean for President Trump
The Democratic takeover creates a divided federal government, with Republicans retaining the presidency while Democrats control Congress.
The incoming congressional majorities can conduct investigations, oversee federal agencies and challenge the administration's legislative priorities. Trump will retain presidential veto authority.
The new Congress begins its term on January 3, 2027. Its composition will shape negotiations over federal spending, legislation and oversight during the final two years of Trump's presidency.
