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Democrats take both chambers in US midterms, prompting debate over the Republican defeat

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the November 3, 2026, midterm elections, reversing Republican majorities. Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis offered differing explanations for the result, while reports published Wednesday gave different preliminary seat totals.

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November 5, 2026, 01:18

Democrats win both chambers as DeSantis cites Iran war, fuel prices

The reported seat totals remain unsettled: an Associated Press tally put Democrats at 54 Senate seats and 228 in the House, while another report projected higher totals as votes were counted.