Democrats lead US midterm elections with strong gains in Congress

On November 4, 2026, the United States held midterm elections with early results indicating significant gains for the Democratic Party. Democrats have secured control of the House of Representatives and have registered victories in nine states for the Senate, including Virginia, Georgia, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Illinois, New Hampshire, and North Carolina. Notably, Chris Pappas won his bid for the US Senate in New Hampshire. Meanwhile, Republicans have secured victories in Florida and West Virginia, with Kentucky expected to follow.

The New York Times election model currently projects an 86% probability of Democrats controlling the Senate and a 95% probability for the House. The model estimates that Democrats are leading or have already secured 53 Senate seats compared to 44 for the Republicans, with three races remaining too close to call. Vote counting is ongoing in several key states, including Ohio, Texas, Kansas, and Michigan, where 14% of the vote has been tallied. Although the process is in the early stages, the current electoral data suggests a significant shift in legislative power toward the Democratic Party. Officials continue to process ballots in various states where polling stations have closed.