Democrats Win House and Senate as Texas Turns Blue in 2026 Midterms
Democrats won control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the 2026 US midterm elections, according to projections from CNN, NBC, CBS News and Decision Desk HQ, dealing a heavy blow to President Donald Trump's Republicans. The party recorded sizeable swings in states Trump comfortably won two years earlier, including Texas, Kansas, Ohio and South Carolina. Historic firsts included Gina Hinojosa as Texas's first Latina governor, Keisha Lance Bottoms as Georgia's first Black female governor, Deb Haaland as the first Native American woman elected governor, and Abdul El-Sayed projected as the first Muslim US senator. Trump said he would accept the results.
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Democrats Score Upset Wins in Texas, New Mexico, Wisconsin and Georgia
Democrats won a series of upset victories in the 2026 US midterm elections, according to projections based on voter surveys and vote counts reported by AP and CNN. In Texas, Gina Hinojosa defeated Republican incumbent Greg Abbott, becoming the first Latina governor of the state and the first Democrat to win the governorship in over 30 years. Democrat James Talarico also won a US Senate seat in Texas. In New Mexico, Deb Haaland became the first Native American woman elected governor in US history, defeating Republican Gregg Hull. In Wisconsin, David Crowley became the state's first Black governor, defeating Trump-aligned Republican Tom Tiffany. Keisha Lance Bottoms won Georgia's governorship, becoming the first Black woman elected governor of a US state, and Amy Acton defeated Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio. President Donald Trump responded on Truth Social, blaming Abbott's loss on his becoming a "RINO." The article describes the results as an unprecedented defeat for Republicans.
Read sourceTrump concedes double midterm defeat as Democrats threaten Republicans with lawyers
Republicans under US President Donald Trump lost their majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, a result described as an unprecedented defeat. Trump congratulated Democrats on Fox News, said he would accept the results, and denied it was a personal loss since he was not on the ballot, while blaming Fox News and the Iran war for contributing to the losses. Democratic Representative Robert Garcia warned Republicans to "get lawyers," signaling that Democrats intend to use their new majorities for investigations. Hakeem Jeffries is positioned to become Speaker of the House, and Democrats also celebrated historic wins including Abdul El-Sayed as the first Muslim US Senator and Deb Haaland as the first Indigenous woman elected governor. Barack Obama called the result a clear message from the American people.
Read sourceDemocrats Sweep US Midterms; El-Sayed Becomes First Muslim Senator
According to US media projections, Democrats have retaken both the House and Senate in the 2026 US midterm elections, dealing a heavy blow to President Donald Trump, who said he would accept the result. Democrats won Senate seats in Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina, Michigan and South Carolina, and made historic gains in Texas, where James Talarico defeated Trump ally Ken Paxton and Gina Hinojosa unseated Governor Greg Abbott. In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers and, if projections hold, would become the first Muslim US senator; he belongs to the party's left wing and supports policies such as universal healthcare. Keisha Lance Bottoms became Georgia's first female and first African American governor, and Annie Andrews became the first woman elected to the Senate from South Carolina. Exit polling showed the economy, democracy and immigration as top campaign issues, with only seven percent of respondents very satisfied with Trump's job performance.
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Democrats Win Senate and House, Seize Congress From Trump in Midterms
Democrats have won both chambers of Congress in the 2026 US midterms, taking control for the remainder of Donald Trump's presidency. The party recorded sizeable swings in states Trump comfortably won two years earlier, including Texas, Kansas, Ohio and South Carolina. Hakeem Jeffries, the top House Democrat, said 'today begins the great American comeback' and is poised to become speaker. Trump struck a conciliatory tone, conceding the Democrats did a 'good job' and saying he would accept the results, while retaining veto power. Roy Cooper flipped a North Carolina Senate seat, the party's first win there since 2008. Keisha Lance Bottoms was projected to become Georgia's first black and first female governor, defeating Republican Rick Jackson. Jon Ossoff won re-election to Georgia's Senate seat, fueling 2028 speculation, and Chris Pappas became the first openly gay man elected to the Senate in New Hampshire.
Read sourceDemocrats Take Senate and Projected House Control in US Midterms
According to BBC data journalist Wesley Stephenson, citing the BBC's partner CBS News, Democrats have taken control of the Senate and are projected to win the House of Representatives in the 2026 US midterms. Senate results exceeded Democratic expectations: North Carolina was a likely pick-up, while South Carolina was a major shock and Kansas had not elected a Democratic senator since 1932. Texas, Iowa, Ohio and Maine also turned blue, with Alaska a toss-up and Mississippi now close. CBS News projected the Democratic House win shortly after 03:00 GMT Wednesday. Democrats held Florida districts 14 and 25 despite Republican-favoring redistricting, and also won Florida 22. A large voter poll suggested Hispanic voters in Florida backed Democrat Angie Nixon over Republican Ashley Moody 55% to 44%, a reversal from 2024. The economy was the top national issue, followed by the state of democracy, and more than two-thirds of polled voters said Donald Trump's policies worsened economic conditions.
Read sourceDemocrats Win House Majority in US Midterms, Deliver Rebuke to Trump
US midterm elections appear to be a reckoning for President Donald Trump, with Democrats projected to win control of the House of Representatives according to CNN and NBC, and hoping to take the Senate. Democrats celebrated surprises and made history in several states. Jon Ossoff defended his Senate seat in Georgia against Trump-backed Mike Collins. James Talarico appeared to defeat Trump ally Ken Paxton in Texas, a state Republicans have dominated since the 1980s. Roy Cooper won a North Carolina Senate seat, the first Democratic senator there since 2008. Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Georgia governorship, becoming the state's first woman and first African American governor after 24 years of Republican governors. Exit polling showed 61 percent of Americans believe Trump pursues only personal goals, and only seven percent were very satisfied with his work.
Read sourceDemocrats Win House and Senate Majorities in 2026 Midterms, Even Texas Turns Blue
According to projections from CNN, NBC, and Decision Desk HQ, Democrats have won control of both the US House of Representatives and the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, which are widely seen as a referendum on President Donald Trump. Democrats celebrated numerous upsets and made history in several states. In Texas, a state that had been a Republican stronghold since the 1980s, James Talarico defeated Trump ally Ken Paxton for a Senate seat, and Gina Hinojosa won the governor's race. Jon Ossoff defended his Senate seat in Georgia, while Keisha Lance Bottoms became Georgia's first female and first African American governor. Roy Cooper won a Senate seat in North Carolina, and Annie Andrews became the first woman elected to the Senate from South Carolina. Pre-election polling showed only 7% of Americans were very satisfied with Trump's job performance, and 61% believed he pursued only personal goals.
Read sourceDemocrats Win House Majority as Midterms Deliver Texas Upsets
US midterm elections appear to be a reckoning for President Donald Trump, with Democrats celebrating numerous surprises and making history in several states. According to CNN and NBC projections, Democrats have won control of the House of Representatives and hope to also take the Senate. Jon Ossoff defended his Senate seat in Georgia against Trump-backed Mike Collins. In Texas, James Talarico defeated Trump ally Ken Paxton for attorney general, and Gina Hinojosa unseated Governor Greg Abbott. Keisha Lance Bottoms became Georgia's first female and first African American governor, ending 24 years of Republican rule. Roy Cooper won a Senate seat in North Carolina, and Annie Andrews became South Carolina's first female senator. Pre-election polling showed only 7% of Americans were very satisfied with Trump's job performance, while 38% were angry.
Read sourceDemocrats Win House and Senate Majorities in US Midterm Elections
According to projections from CNN, NBC, and Decision Desk HQ, Democrats have won control of both the US House of Representatives and the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, seen as a reckoning with President Donald Trump. Democrats celebrated surprises, including Jon Ossoff defending his Senate seat in Georgia against Trump-backed Mike Collins, and James Talarico defeating Trump ally Ken Paxton in Texas. Gina Hinojosa won the Texas governorship, and Keisha Lance Bottoms became Georgia's first female and first African American governor. Roy Cooper won a Senate seat in North Carolina, and Annie Andrews won a Senate seat in South Carolina, becoming the first woman to do so. Pre-election polling showed 44% of Americans felt worse off than two years ago, and only 7% were very satisfied with Trump's job performance.
Read sourceDemocrats Celebrate Major Midterm Wins as Texas Faces a Blue Shock
US midterm elections appear to be a reckoning with President Donald Trump, with Democrats celebrating numerous surprises and making history in several states. According to projections, Democrats have built a strong lead and hope to win majorities in both the House and Senate. Democrat Mark Warner held his Virginia Senate seat, and Jon Ossoff defended his Senate mandate in the swing state Georgia against Trump-backed Mike Collins, according to NBC, CBS, and CNN forecasts. In Texas, Democrat James Talarico appeared to defeat Trump ally and Attorney General Ken Paxton, leading 59.4 to 39.1 percent with 52 percent counted. Roy Cooper won a North Carolina Senate seat, the first Democratic senator there since 2008. Keisha Lance Bottoms defeated Republican billionaire Rick Jackson to become Georgia's first female and first African American governor, ending 24 years of Republican governors. Pre-election polling showed 61 percent of Americans believe Trump pursues only personal goals.
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