Democratic gains in congress
TLDR
Democrats have won control of the Senate and House in the 2026 midterms, flipping seats in states including Maine, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, Texas, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Notable wins include Adam Hamilton over Roger Marshall in Kansas, the first Democratic Senate win there since 1932, and Troy Jackson over Susan Collins in Maine. Democrats also won several governorships, including Ohio, Iowa, Georgia, and Texas. Pre-election polls had projected Democratic House gains and possible Senate control, with Trump's low approval and cost of living cited as key factors.
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Democrats still poised to make gains, but poll shows warning signs for just how many
By By · October 27, 20265:00 AM ET
Bias - Center6 takeaways from Democrats' big wave on election night
By Domenico Montanaro · Nov 4, 2026
Bias - Lean LeftThese are the House races to watch in the 2026 midterm election on Nov. 3
By Stephen Fowler · October 29, 20265:00 AM ET
Bias - CenterRepublicans tried to gerrymander their way out of big congressional losses. It didn't work
By Ashley Lopez · November 4, 20262:23 AM ET
Bias - Lean LeftHakeem Jeffries is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House
By Eric McDaniel · Nov 4, 2026
Bias - CenterTrump's redistricting gave Republicans a head start, now it goes to the voters
By Jennifer Ludden · Oct 22, 2026
Bias - Center
Democrats Seize Senate Control in Rebuke of Trump
By Neil Mehta, Kyle Peterson, Elizabeth Findell, Sabrina Rodriguez, Ken Thomas, Chip Cutter, Terell Wright, The Editorial Board, Victoria Albert, Alex Leary, John McCormick, Laura J. Nelson, Josh Dawsey, · Nov 3, 2026
Bias - Lean LeftPaywallThe Blue Wave Sets Off a Potential Regime Change in Markets
By David Uberti, Jack Pitcher, Sam Goldfarb · Nov 4, 2026
Bias - Lean LeftPaywall
