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2026 US elections: Republicans face worse results than expected
2026 US elections show Republicans suffering worse results than anticipated.
In brief
2026 US elections show Republicans suffering worse results than anticipated. Democrats projected to gain Senate majority and control House after 2026 US elections. Originally reported by LADbible.
2026 US election results
Millions of voters headed to polls to shape President Trump's last two years in power.
Republicans face Senate loss
Democrats took North Carolina Senate seat with Roy Cooper defeating Michael Whatley.
Roy Cooper's victory speech
Cooper called out Washington's chaos and corruption, promising to address middle class struggles.
“You have made your voices heard and they were loud”
Jon Ossoff wins re-election
Democrat Jon Ossoff won Georgia Senate seat in decisive victory over Republican opponent.
Ossoff's victory message
Ossoff praised American people's rejection of Trump's presidency and promised hope for the future.
“In sweeping and decisive victories the American people have rebuked the depravity, corruption, and incompetence of the failed lame duck president Donald J Trump”
New Hampshire retention
Democrats retained New Hampshire, critical for Senate majority hopes.
Historic gubernatorial wins
Byron Donalds became Florida's first black governor while Keisha Lance Bottoms won Georgia's first black female governor.
Here's the gist
Democrats projected to gain Senate majority and control House after 2026 US elections.
