Democrats score Senate wins in red states, flip key governor races in midterms blow to Trump
Democrats won key Senate, House and gubernatorial races, including Senate contests in South Carolina and Texas and the Ohio governor’s race.
On Wednesday, November 4, Democrats secured a series of wins in crucial Senate, House, and gubernatorial races during the 2026 US midterm elections, altering the political landscape. Among the notable victories, Democrat Annie Andrews triumphed over Republican Darline Graham in South Carolina's Senate race. James Talarico also defeated Ken Paxton in Texas, while Amy Acton defeated Vivek Ramaswamy to win Ohio's gubernatorial race.
These victories pushed Democrats to secure control of the Senate, achieving a 51-seat majority after victories in several Republican-leaning states.
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