# Democrats Projected to Take Congress in Blue Wave

> Democrats flip Senate and House seats in blue wave fueled by Trump's low approval and economic discontent.
- Title: Democrats Projected to Take Congress in Blue Wave | Shortify
- Summary: Democrats flip Senate and House seats in blue wave fueled by Trump's low approval and economic discontent. Democrats projected to gain control of U.S…
- Keywords: democrats, senate, house, trump, economy, midterm elections, congress, blue wave, approval rating, inflation, ABC7 New York
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/democrats-projected-take-congress-blue-wave-fueled-trump-economy-discontent/20014173
- Published: 2026-11-04T05:51:11+00:00
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- Topics: democrats, senate, house, trump, economy, midterm elections, congress, blue wave, approval rating, inflation, news, local
## Democrats projected to take Congress
Democrats secured key victories in battleground and red state races to gain control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
## Senate flips in red states
Democrats flipped at least six Senate seats including in Republican strongholds like Kansas and South Carolina.
## Texas Senate race
Democrat James Talarico wins Texas Senate race defeating Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton.
## South Carolina Senate race
Democrat Annie Andrews wins South Carolina Senate race flipping seat held by late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
## North Carolina Senate race
Democrat Roy Cooper wins North Carolina Senate race flipping seat held by outgoing Republican Thom Tillis.
## Georgia Senate race
Incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff projected to win Georgia Senate race against Republican Mike Collins.
## Maine Senate race
Democrat Troy Jackson wins Maine Senate race after Republican Susan Collins concedes.
## Kansas Senate race
Democrat Adam Hamilton wins Kansas Senate race defeating incumbent Republican Roger Marshall.
## House control shift
Democrats need to win at least three House seats to shift control of the House of Representatives.
## Trump's approval rating
Trump's approval rating dipped to 37% the lowest of this presidential term with 62% disapproval.
## Trump's election comments
Trump claimed he was 'not on the ballot' and said he would accept election results.
## House reform promises
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries vowed to push for Supreme Court reform and elect 100 Democratic women.
## Key takeaway

Democrats projected to gain control of U.S. Congress after flipping key Senate and House seats amid Trump's low approval and economic discontent.