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2026 US Midterm Elections
Democrats projected to gain control of Congress after Trump's administration faces backlash over Iran war and voter fraud claims.
In brief
Democrats projected to gain control of Congress after Trump's administration faces backlash over Iran war and voter fraud claims. Democrats are projected to win majority seats in both US Congress houses following Trump's administration's handling of Iran war and false voter fraud claims. Originally reported by…
Election date
Elections held on November 3, 2026.
Election context
Midterm elections during second term of Republican president Donald Trump.
House and Senate contests
All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats contested.
Projected outcomes
Democrats projected to win majority in both Congress houses.
Trump's redistricting efforts
Trump called for mid-decade redistricting to boost Republican chances.
Iran war impact
Iran war outbreak on February 28 caused economic concerns.
Trump's approval rating
Trump's approval rating dropped to 31% by mid-October.
Voter opposition to Trump
40% of voters opposed Trump in election.
Election fraud claims
Trump made false claims of widespread voter fraud.
Voter registration issues
Trump administration demanded voter registration records from states.
Supreme Court ruling
Supreme Court ruled against Trump's mail-in ballot screening plan.
Election interference
Trump claimed China collected 220 million voter files.
Election subversion
Trump administration dismantled federal election security efforts.
Voter intimidation
DHS agents conducted voter citizenship checks in multiple states.
Election fraud lawsuits
Democrats sued Trump administration over voter roll removals.
Election aftermath
Democrats projected to win control of House and Senate.
In short
Democrats are projected to win majority seats in both US Congress houses following Trump's administration's handling of Iran war and false voter fraud claims.
