From Buenos Aires Times · Michael Mathes, AFP · · 1m
Democrats' Midterm Election Surge
Democrats overtake Republicans in Congress with record turnout and fundraising.
In brief
Democrats overtake Republicans in Congress with record turnout and fundraising. Democrats secured control of both congressional chambers and state governorships after record early voting and fundraising, flipping key Senate seats in Kansas, Texas, and South Carolina. Originally reported by Buenos Aires Times.
Record Turnout
US citizens cast over 61.7 million votes before election day, a record for early voting in midterms.
Trump's Political Roadblock
Democrats gained support from African Americans, young people, and other groups typically backing Democratic candidates.
Record Fundraising
Total spending for 2026 midterms reached a record US$11.9 billion, with Democrats outspending Republicans by US$800 million.
First Democratic Senate Wins
Adam Hamilton became the first Democrat to win a Senate race in Kansas since 1932, flipping Texas and South Carolina seats.
Young and Latino Voters Shift
Young voters and Latinos backed Democrats by 72 percent to 25 percent and 62 percent to 35 percent, respectively.
The big picture
Democrats secured control of both congressional chambers and state governorships after record early voting and fundraising, flipping key Senate seats in Kansas, Texas, and South Carolina.
