Democrats win full control of U.S. Congress as voters reject Trump policies

UPDATE - follow-up to U.S. midterm election results 2026: Full list of winners: Democrats won full control of the U.S. Congress in a sweeping midterm rout on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, delivering a crushing rebuke of President Donald Trump and his Republican Party.

Election Results

The Democratic wave underscored voter frustration with economic stewardship and the decision to launch a war against Iran, which drove gas prices up sharply. Key winners in the House of Representatives, Senate, and Governorships include Jon Ossoff in Georgia, Chris Pappas in New Hampshire, Roy Cooper in North Carolina, and Suhas Subramanyam in Virginia's 10th Congressional District, all representing the Democratic Party. Additional Democratic winners include Herb Conaway in New Jersey, Seth Magaziner in Rhode Island, Amy Acton in Ohio, Amy Klobuchar in Minnesota, Gina Hinojosa in Texas, Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia, and Xavier Becerra in California. Republican winners include Jimmy Patronis in Florida, Phil Scott in Vermont, and Marsha Blackburn in Tennessee.

Context

Midterm elections happen midway through a presidential term to elect members of the U.S. Congress and state governors. These votes often act as a referendum on the sitting president's performance.