Democrats win US midterm elections, take control of both chambers of Congress
The Democratic Party has won control of both chambers of the US Congress following the November 3 midterm elections, ending Republican control of the legislature. The results represent a major political setback for President Donald Trump, whose administration will face a Democratic majority in Congress during the final two years of his presidency.
The Democratic victories in the House of Representatives and the Senate were reported by the Associated Press.
Although vote counting is continuing in some states, Democrats have secured enough seats to control both chambers when the new Congress convenes in January 2027.
According to preliminary projections cited by CBS News, Democrats are expected to secure at least 245 seats in the 435-member House of Representatives, where 218 seats are required for a majority. Republicans are projected to win at least 166 seats.
In the 100-member Senate, Democrats had secured 54 seats as of 07:30 GMT on November 4. A key victory came in Iowa, where Democrat Josh Turek defeated his Republican opponent, helping his party secure control of the chamber.
The Democratic gains were driven partly by victories in several states traditionally considered Republican strongholds.
Democrats secure victories in Republican strongholds
In Texas, Democrat James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton, a candidate backed by Trump, becoming the first Democrat to win a US Senate seat from the state in more than three decades.
Another significant victory came in Kansas, where Adam Hamilton defeated incumbent Republican Senator Roger Marshall. The state had not elected a Democratic senator for nearly a century.
In Maine, Democrat Troy Jackson defeated longtime Republican Senator Susan Collins, who conceded the race.
In Ohio, former Senator Sherrod Brown returned to the Senate after defeating Republican incumbent Jon Husted, who had been appointed to the seat previously held by Vice President JD Vance.
Democrats also made gains in South Carolina, where the party secured a Senate seat in a state that has traditionally supported Republican candidates.
In Michigan, where counting has not yet been completed, CBS projects a victory for Democrat Abdul El-Sayed over Republican Mike Rogers. Preliminary figures show a gap of around five percentage points. El-Sayed has already declared victory. He will become the first Muslim senator in U.S. history. During his victory speech, El-Sayed criticized US military spending and called for greater investment in education, healthcare and infrastructure.
The Democratic gains extended beyond Congress, with the party also winning several gubernatorial races and state legislative contests.
The Democratic victories in the House of Representatives and the Senate were reported by the Associated Press.
Although vote counting is continuing in some states, Democrats have secured enough seats to control both chambers when the new Congress convenes in January 2027.
According to preliminary projections cited by CBS News, Democrats are expected to secure at least 245 seats in the 435-member House of Representatives, where 218 seats are required for a majority. Republicans are projected to win at least 166 seats.
In the 100-member Senate, Democrats had secured 54 seats as of 07:30 GMT on November 4. A key victory came in Iowa, where Democrat Josh Turek defeated his Republican opponent, helping his party secure control of the chamber.
The Democratic gains were driven partly by victories in several states traditionally considered Republican strongholds.
Democrats secure victories in Republican strongholds
In Texas, Democrat James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton, a candidate backed by Trump, becoming the first Democrat to win a US Senate seat from the state in more than three decades.
Another significant victory came in Kansas, where Adam Hamilton defeated incumbent Republican Senator Roger Marshall. The state had not elected a Democratic senator for nearly a century.
In Maine, Democrat Troy Jackson defeated longtime Republican Senator Susan Collins, who conceded the race.
In Ohio, former Senator Sherrod Brown returned to the Senate after defeating Republican incumbent Jon Husted, who had been appointed to the seat previously held by Vice President JD Vance.
Democrats also made gains in South Carolina, where the party secured a Senate seat in a state that has traditionally supported Republican candidates.
In Michigan, where counting has not yet been completed, CBS projects a victory for Democrat Abdul El-Sayed over Republican Mike Rogers. Preliminary figures show a gap of around five percentage points. El-Sayed has already declared victory. He will become the first Muslim senator in U.S. history. During his victory speech, El-Sayed criticized US military spending and called for greater investment in education, healthcare and infrastructure.
The Democratic gains extended beyond Congress, with the party also winning several gubernatorial races and state legislative contests.
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