Democrats Projected to Flip House and Senate in 2026 Midterms, Ending GOP Control
The projected Senate majority comes as many blue states are still to be called and Democrats are said to take the House with a governing majority The post Democrats Projected to Flip House and Senate in 2026 Midterms, Ending GOP Control appeared first on TheWrap .
Democrats are projected to regain control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the 2026 midterms, marking a significant victory that would end Republican control and provide Democrats with the ability to obstruct President Donald Trump's legislative plans, oversee his administration, and launch investigations. The Democratic takeover could occur as early as 9:11 p.m. ET, with various news outlets projecting Democrats' gains in different congressional districts and states based on early results.
In North Carolina, former Governor Roy Cooper defeated Republican Michael Whatley, while in South Carolina, pediatrician Annie Andrews emerged victorious over Republican Sen. Darline Graham. Texas also saw Democrats gaining a U.S. Senate seat, as James Talarico defeated Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton. The Democratic victory in Georgia is projected to come from Jon Ossoff, who is seeking a second term against Republican Mike Collins, and in New Hampshire, Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas defeated former Republican Sen. John E. Sununu.
The Senate's outcome remains uncertain, but Democrats have made significant gains in the governor's races, including in Ohio, Georgia, and Florida.
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