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Democrats Projected to Win Control of Both Chambers
Confirmed
In Short: Democrats are projected to take control of both the House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries declared today's election results a victory over 'corruption' and 'extremism,' as Democrats are projected to take control of the House, putting him on track to become the first Black speaker.
According to ABC News, Democrats have won several key races, securing control of both the Senate and the House.
Democrats are projected to be the majority party in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, according to NewsNation’s election partner Decision Desk HQ.
The Guardian reported that the latest results suggest Democrats are almost certain to seize control of the House and very likely to take over the Senate majority.
Background
Democrats are fighting to regain control of the Senate, where Republicans currently hold a 53-47 majority.
What's confirmed
- ( NewsNation ) — Democrats are projected to be the majority party in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, according to NewsNation’s election partner Decision Desk HQ.
What's still developing
- She was part of a group of Democratic women with national security backgrounds who helped their party win back control of the House after eight years of a Republican majority.