# Trump on ballot, Democrats ready to win

> Democrats poised to take House control after Trump's ballot entry.
- Title: Trump on ballot, Democrats ready to win · The Boston Globe
- Summary: Democrats poised to take House control after Trump's ballot entry. Democrats are ready to win House control after Trump's ballot entry.
- Keywords: trump, democrats, house, senate, midterms, alaska, michigan, election, news, local, ballot, ready
- Source: The Boston Globe — https://bostonglobe.com/2026/11/02/opinion/trump-midterms-michigan-alaska
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: trump, democrats, house, senate, midterms, alaska, michigan, election, news, local
## Trump on ballot
President Trump wanted to be on the ballot.
## Democrats poised for House control
Democrats are ready to take control of the House and maybe the Senate.
## Political challenges
Democrats face fumbles in Alaska and Michigan Senate races.
## Economic and political pressures
Trump's policies raise gas prices, hurt Latino voters, and increase costs.
## Michigan Senate race fallout
Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers over Democratic candidate.
## Fundraising surge
El-Sayed raised $2.4 million from 65,000 individual donations.
## What's next
Democrats could lose House control but may still win Senate.
## Key takeaway

Democrats are ready to win House control after Trump's ballot entry.