# Democrats Flip Senate Majority in US Midterms

> Democrats win Senate majority with six Republican flips, shifting power in Congress.
- Title: Democrats Flip Senate Majority in US Midterms · Dw | Shortify
- Summary: Democrats win Senate majority with six Republican flips, shifting power in Congress. Democrats gained control of the US Senate by flipping six Republican…
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## Midterm Election Results
Democrats win Senate majority with six Republican flips, securing 51 seats to control the chamber.
## House of Representatives Race
Democrats hold 163 seats with seven flips, while Republicans retain 103 seats in the 435-member House.
## Voter Demographics Shift
Republicans lead white men at 55%, while 91% of Black women and most Latinos voted Democrat.
## Economic Sentiment
Almost half of Americans say their family's financial situation worsened over the past two years.
## Immigration Policy Divide
89% of Republicans say immigration is the most important issue, while only 9% of Democrats do.
## US-Israel Policy Split
77% of Democrats say US support for Israel is too strong, while 20% of Republicans agree.
## Congressional Dissatisfaction
One-third of Republican voters are dissatisfied with Congress's work over the past two years.
## Trump's Approval Ratings
Just under 30% of Americans approve of President Trump's job performance, the lowest in his presidency.
## Midterm as Presidential Referendum
Half of voters see the 2026 midterms as an opportunity to rebuke President Trump's governance.
## Historical Context
Republicans held 53 Senate seats and 220 House seats before the election, just two over the majority threshold.
## Political Implications
Democrats winning Senate control makes it harder for President Trump to govern as he chooses.
## Key takeaway

Democrats gained control of the US Senate by flipping six Republican seats, altering the political landscape for President Trump's governance.