# 2026 US elections: Republicans face worse results than expected

> 2026 US elections show Republicans suffering worse results than anticipated.
- Title: 2026 US elections: Republicans face worse results than…
- Summary: 2026 US elections show Republicans suffering worse results than anticipated. Democrats projected to gain Senate majority and control House after 2026 US…
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- Source: LADbible — https://ladbible.com/news/us-news/2026-united-states-elections-results-678021-20261104
- Published: 2026-11-04T04:00:39.806+00:00
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- Topics: 2026 united states elections, democrats, republicans, president donald trump, us house of representatives, us senate, midterms, election results, entertainment, culture, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Democrats projected to gain Senate majority and control House after 2026 US elections.