Democrats Win Senate, Taking Full Control of Congress Away From Republicans
- On Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, Democrats secured control of both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, ending Republican majorities in both chambers and delivering a decisive rebuke to President Donald Trump's administration.
- Voters delivered this rebuke amid widespread frustration over high living costs, persistent inflation, and the ongoing war in Iran, which analysts say alienated key voting blocs from Trump's coalition.
- Historic flips in Texas and Kansas marked the party's gains; Texas had not elected a Democratic senator since 1988, while Kansas sent one for the first time since 1932. Voters also elected the first Black female governor and first openly gay male U.S. senator.
- Democratic committee leaders now hold power to issue subpoenas and launch investigations into Trump's family business dealings, immigration policies, and the Epstein matter—subjects House Democrats have vowed to pursue.
- The results place pressure on the 2028 Republican primary field as the party grapples with its direction after Trump's decisive defeat. Meanwhile, divided government may complicate legislative negotiations on major priorities.
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Midterm elections votes are in, and the democratic party now has control - Home - WCBI TV
STARKVILLE, Miss. – The votes have been cast, and political ads have run their course on our TVs. Just a few hours after ballots closed, results came in and pointed to the democratic party taking control of the house of representatives and the senate. This highlighted a night of many things some found surprising. MSU Department of Political Science &...
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