Democrats Win Control of House and Senate

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the November 3 midterm elections, a sweeping shift that will give the party authority over the House and Senate when the new Congress begins in January 2027. The result leaves President Donald Trump facing an opposition-controlled legislature for the final two years of his term. Democratic victories in Senate races across traditionally Republican states helped secure the chamber, including wins in Texas, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, South Carolina and North Carolina. James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton in Texas, Adam Hamilton beat incumbent Roger Marshall in Kansas, and Sherrod Brown defeated Jon Husted in Ohio. Roy Cooper won an open seat in North Carolina, while Annie Andrews defeated Darline Graham in South Carolina. Democrats also defeated Maine Sen. Susan Collins, according to election reporting. The House also shifted to Democratic control, with gains reported in several states that backed Trump in 2024. Hakeem Jeffries, the current House Democratic leader, is positioned to become speaker when the new Congress convenes. Some races were still being counted in early reports, including the Senate contests in Alaska and...