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Democrats Win Control of House and Senate in Midterm Shift

The change strips the president of much of his legislative leverage, lets Democrats block nominations, and gives them the votes to open oversight probes.

[Kotaro Numata / Yomiuri / The Yomiuri Shimbun via AFP]
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Overview

  • Following Tuesday's vote, media projections show the Democratic Party has captured majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
  • Democrats scored unexpected wins in traditional Republican strongholds, with projected Senate victories reported in Texas, South Carolina and Kansas.
  • The new congressional majorities will greatly reduce President Trump's ability to pass legislation and confirm nominees and give lawmakers formal tools to launch investigations.
  • President Trump said he will accept the results while blaming the war with Iran for Republican losses, and Democratic leaders pledged to use their majority to press corruption and oversight inquiries.
  • High early turnout of about 58 million votes and many tight local races decided the outcome, a dynamic that reshapes the political map and affects strategy ahead of 2028.