From Variety · Todd Spangler · Nov 4, 2026 · 40s

Democrats Sweep House and Senate in Midterm Win

Democrats secure control of both U.S. Senate and House in 2026 midterm elections.

In brief

Democrats secure control of both U.S. Senate and House in 2026 midterm elections. Democrats won majority control of U.S. Senate and House of Representatives in 2026 midterm elections after a sweeping victory over Republicans. Originally reported by Variety.

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Election Results

AUSTIN, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 03: U.S. Sen.-elect James Talarico (D-TX) speaks during a midterm election night event at the Long Center for the Performing Arts on No

Democrats won control of U.S. Senate and House of Representatives in 2026 midterm elections.

Senate Projection

CNN called the Senate flip to Democrats at 11:35 p.m. ET with 51 seats.

House Projection

MS NOW called the House win for Democrats just before 10 p.m. ET.

The big picture

Democrats won majority control of U.S. Senate and House of Representatives in 2026 midterm elections after a sweeping victory over Republicans.

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