Democrats Win Control of Both Chambers of Congress in 2026 Midterms

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, AP reported on 4 November 2026. The shift takes effect when the new Congress begins in January. Midterms are elections held halfway through a president's term. Every House seat and about a third of the Senate is up. Republicans held a 53-47 Senate majority before the vote.