# US Midterms: Democrats Hope for Senate Majority > Democrats see Senate majority possible despite conservative states hurdle. - Title: US Midterms: Democrats Hope for Senate Majority · France24 - Summary: Democrats see Senate majority possible despite conservative states hurdle. Democrats believe they can secure a Senate majority in the 2026 US midterms… - Keywords: us midterm elections, democrats, senate majority, conservative states, france24, leila meresman - Source: France24 — https://france24.com/en/video/20261104-us-midterms-keeping-our-fingers-crossed-leila-meresman - Read time: 1 min - Topics: us midterm elections, democrats, senate majority, conservative states, france24, leila meresman, news, world, politics ## US Midterms: Democrats Hope Democrats who once saw the political map as an almost impossible lift are now hopeful that a Senate majority is within reach. > democrats who once saw the political map as an almost impossible lift are now hopeful that a senate majority is within reach ## Leila Meresman Interview We discuss this with our guest Leila Meresman, spokesperson of Democrats Abroad France says. > we discuss this with our guest leila meresman spokesperson of democrats abroad france says ## US Midterms: Early Democratic Gains Democrats flip Senate seat in North Carolina and gain seats in several states. > democrats flip senate seat in north carolina ## Conservative States Challenge Their path runs through several more conservative states. > their path runs through several more conservative states ## Voter Frustration Voters have become increasingly frustrated with President Trump. > voters have become increasingly frustrated with president trump ## Swing Toward Democrats Even in places where the Democrats haven't won, the swing towards them has been significant. > even in places where the democrats have not won the swing towards them has been significant ## Key takeaway Democrats believe they can secure a Senate majority in the 2026 US midterms despite challenges in conservative states.