# Democratic Hopium in Midterms

> Democrats could win Senate and House in 2026 midterms.
- Title: Democratic Hopium in Midterms · Slate Magazine | Shortify
- Summary: Democrats could win Senate and House in 2026 midterms. Democrats may win Senate and House in 2026 midterms due to Trump's low approval and voter anger over…
- Keywords: democrats, senate, house, midterms, 2026, trump, economy, inflation, iran war, Democratic, Hopium, Slate Magazine
- Source: Slate Magazine — https://slate.com/podcasts/what-next/2026/09/democrats-can-win-the-senate-and-the-house-in-the-midterms?via=rss
- Published: 2026-09-29T09:20:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: democrats, senate, house, midterms, 2026, trump, economy, inflation, iran war
## Midterm Shift
The opposition can have a little optimism as races once considered safe Republican wins are now up for grabs.
## Trump's Low Approval
Donald Trump’s approval rating hit historic lows with voters furious at his handling of the economy, inflation, and Iran war.
## 2026 Midterms
The party holding the White House braces for backlash in midterm elections but Democrats may win Senate and House.
## Expert Insight
David Faris, associate professor of political science at Roosevelt University, author of The Kids Are All Left and It’s Time to Fight Dirty.
## What Next?
Slate's daily news podcast helps listeners make sense of news when it feels overwhelming.
## Key takeaway

Democrats may win Senate and House in 2026 midterms due to Trump's low approval and voter anger over economy, inflation, and Iran war.