Democrats retake Senate and House in 2026 midterms, ending Republican trifecta
Briefing by News4U · First published
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. Democrats also won the House with at least 228 seats. President Trump acknowledged the results, attributing Republican losses partly to higher gasoline prices linked to the Iran war and praising Democrats’ campaign efforts. Analysts cited affordability concerns and opposition to tariffs as key voter issues. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
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