Ellie Waltman, Managing Editor
Democrats regained control of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, according to NBC News.
Democrats won control of the Senate with 53 Democratic seats, flipping 6 seats as of 2:19 a.m., and are projected to hold 55 seats to Republicans’ 45, according to The New York Times.
This follows historic victories for Senate seats in Texas, Iowa, Kansas, South Carolina, North Carolina and Ohio.
Democratic candidate James Talarico defeated Republican candidate Ken Paxton to become the first Democrat in Texas to win a U.S. Senate seat in 38 years, according to The Guardian.
Democratic candidate Josh Turek defeated Republican candidate Ashley Hinson to become the first Democrat in Iowa to win a U.S. Senate seat in 12 years, according to 6 KWQC.
Democratic candidate Adam Hamilton defeated Republican candidate and incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall to become the first Democrat in Kansas to win a U.S. Senate seat in 94 years, according to NBC News.
Democratic candidate Annie Andrews defeated Republican incumbent Sen. Darline Graham, who assumed the position following the passing of her brother Lindsey Graham in July, to become the first Democrat in South Carolina to win a U.S. Senate seat in 28 years, according to The Guardian.
Democratic candidate former Gov. Roy Cooper defeated Republican candidate Michael Whatley to become the first Democrat in North Carolina to win a U.S. Senate seat in 18 years, according to NPR.
Democratic candidate former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown defeated Republican incumbent Sen. Jon Husted to become the first Democrat in Ohio to win a U.S. Senate seat in 8 years, according to NPR.
Democrats regained control of the House of Representatives with 224 seats and are projected to hold 257 seats to Republicans’ 178. Democrats also won in 27 districts and are favored to win in 22 more districts as of 2:19 a.m., exceeding the 14 districts needed to win congressional control in the House, according to The New York Times.
Further election results are expected in the coming days. Follow along with the CT for further nationwide coverage.