Democrats win control of Congress, rebuking Trump in midterms
Democrats took the House and seven Senate seats from the Republican Party in the 2026 midterm elections, returning the party to full control of Congress for the first time since 2023.
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Last updated Wednesday, November 4, 2026 — 5:30 AM EST
Democrats took the House and seven Senate seats from the Republican Party in the 2026 midterm elections, returning the party to full control of Congress for the first time since 2023.