Democrats Projected to Win Both the Senate and House in 2026 Midterm Elections

Democrats won control of both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives in Tuesday's 2026 midterm elections, according to projections, ending Republican control of Congress for the last two years of President Donald Trump's term. CNN called the Senate flip at 11:35 p.m. ET, projecting at least 51 Democratic seats; Decision Desk HQ made its call just after 11 p.m. NBC News projected Democrats would win more than 240 House seats, well past the 218 needed. One tally showed Democrats with 51 seats to Republicans' 39, with 10 races uncalled, after six flips. Republicans had held the Senate 53-45 before the vote. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, on track to become speaker, vowed to bring accountability for what he called unprecedented corruption. Democrats are expected to pursue investigations, possible impeachments and tougher oversight of Trump.

Right-leaning outlets stick to the projections. The Daily Signal leads with the Senate, cites Decision Desk HQ's call and notes Democrats will control it in 2027. The Blaze leads with the House, uses a wave metaphor in its headline, and cites NBC's 240-seat projection against the 218 needed, adding that Democrats were still hoping for the Senate. Left-leaning outlets add interpretation. The New Republic leads with the Senate tally, six flips and ten uncalled races, and calls the result an indictment of Republican rule and Trump's first two years. MS NOW leads with the House, calling it a rebuke that brings divided government and more oversight. Both sides agree Democrats won; they differ in sourcing and tone. France 24 alone features Jeffries' corruption pledge and the prospect of impeachments.