Democrats Gain Congressional Control, Defeating Trump

In the 2026 midterm elections, the Democratic Party secured control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, resulting in a major political setback for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. This shift ends Republican dominance in Congress and enhances the Democrats' legislative and oversight capabilities during the final two years of Trump's presidency.

Major US media organizations, including CNN and the Associated Press, reported significant Democratic gains across various states, including Texas, South Carolina, and Kansas. Notably, Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in Texas, becoming the first Democrat elected to the US Senate from the state since 1988.

In South Carolina, Democrat Annie Andrews won against Republican Darline Graham, marking her as the first woman and the first Democrat to win a Senate seat from the state in over two decades. Additional victories for Democrats occurred in North Carolina, Ohio, Iowa, and other competitive states, contributing to their control of the 100-member Senate.