Democrats retake Senate and House in 2026 midterms, ending GOP trifecta

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Democrats regained control of the US Senate and House in the 2026 midterm elections, ending the Republican trifecta achieved in 2024. The party flipped Senate seats in Kansas, Iowa, Texas, Ohio, Maine, North Carolina and South Carolina, securing at least 51 seats and reaching 54 by Wednesday morning, while also winning the House with at least 228 seats. President Trump attributed the losses partly to higher gasoline prices linked to the Iran conflict and praised Democrats for their campaign efforts. Democrats also flipped governor’s offices in Texas, Georgia, Iowa, Ohio and Nevada. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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  6. Democrats take House and Senate from Republicans in US midterm rout

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