Big Blow to Trump – Democrats Seize Control of US Congress, Win Senate Majority

Trump’s GOP Routed in Midterms – Democrats Flip Senate, Take House in Massive Upset

Midterms 2026: Voters Reject Trumpism – Democrats Capture Congress; Trump Blames Iran for Defeat

US Midterm Results: Democrats Win Senate Majority, Deliver Huge Jolt to Trump’s GOP

In a major setback for President Donald Trump, the Democrats have taken control of the US Congress in the midterm elections.

*HOUSE:*
Total seats: 435
Majority mark: 218
Current Standing: Republicans 218, Democrats 214, 1 Independent allied with Republicans, 2 Vacant

*SENATE:*
Total seats: 100
Seats contested: 35 (33 regular + 2 special)
Current Standing before polls: Republicans 53, Democrats 45 + 2 Independents
Majority mark: 51

Democrats have seized control of the US Senate after flipping Republican-held seats in Texas, South Carolina, Iowa and Kansas.

*Trump Reacts:*
President Trump said, “Democrats will send things that are insane and I will veto them,” and added that part of the reason Republicans lost heavily “was Iran.”

*Sanders Reacts:*
Senator Bernie Sanders said, “Democrats will now control the House and Senate and be able to hold Trump accountable. That’s great. No more excuses.”