US Midterm Election Results: Democrats Win House and Senate
Updated November 4, 2026. Counts are still changing.
Voters across the United States headed to the polls on November 3, 2026, to decide the country’s midterm elections. All 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats and 36 governorships were on the ballot. According to AP projections, Democrats won the House and flipped control of the Senate. Here’s a look at the key US Midterm Election Results, major Senate seat flips, governor races and contests that remain uncalled.
Quick Answer
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the November 3, 2026 midterm elections, according to Associated Press projections. They flipped seven Republican-held Senate seats and gained enough House seats to take the majority. Counts were still changing on November 4 and final tallies depend on remaining races and certification.
Who Won the Senate?
Democrats began the night with 47 of 100 seats and needed a net gain of four. Several outlets, including CBS News, CNN and NBC News, projected the Senate for Democrats late Tuesday night.
Democrats flipped seven Republican-held seats:
| State | Projected winner |
|---|---|
| Texas | James Talarico |
| Kansas | Adam Hamilton |
| Ohio | Sherrod Brown |
| Iowa | Josh Turek |
| North Carolina | Roy Cooper |
| South Carolina | Annie Andrews |
| Maine | Troy Jackson, who defeated Sen. Susan Collins |
Democrats also held seats in Georgia, where Jon Ossoff won reelection and in New Hampshire, where Chris Pappas won. In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers and in Minnesota, Peggy Flanagan won. Republican Kurt Alme was projected to win Montana. Forbes reported Democrats at 54 seats and Republicans at 44, with a few contests still open. That tally is a running count, not a final result.
Who Won the House?
Entering the election, Republicans held 218 seats and Democrats 214. Democrats needed a net gain of three. The AP called the House for Democrats early Wednesday and ABC News and others projected the same.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries won reelection. If Democrats elect him speaker, he would be the first Black speaker. The final seat margin was not confirmed at the time of writing and the chamber’s new leadership will be chosen by the incoming House.
Governor Races
Several outlets reported these results, among others:
- Georgia: Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms.
- Texas: Democrat Gina Hinojosa.
- Florida: Republican Byron Donalds.
- New York: Kathy Hochul, projected by ABC News.
Why Democrats Won, According to Analysts
Analysts cited voter dissatisfaction with the Iran war, higher gas prices and affordability worries. These are interpretations, not established causes. President Donald Trump told The New York Times he would accept the results, according to CNN.
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What happens next after the 2026 US Midterm Election Results?
The new Congress begins in January, with Democrats in charge of both chambers. Until then, close races may be recounted and states will certify results on their own schedules. Exact seat totals can change as late ballots are counted and uncalled races are decided.
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Conclusion
The 2026 US election results delivered a Democratic sweep of Congress, with seven Senate flips and a House majority. Check the AP’s live tracker or your state election office for the latest counts and official results.
