US midterms: Democrats win control of Congress, flip Republican strongholds Texas, Kansas, South Carolina

Supporters of Democratic US Senate candidate and Texas state Representative James Talarico cheer as they watch midterm election results during a watch party at the Long Centre for the Performing Arts in Austin, Texas, on November 3, 2026. — AFP pic

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Summary

• Democrats have taken control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the midterm elections, according to US network projections, marking a significant shift in political power away from President Donald Trump's Republicans.
• Notably, Democrats have flipped Senate seats in six states, including historically Republican territories such as Texas, Kansas, and South Carolina.
• This development is likely to pave the way for heightened political confrontations during the remaining two years of Trump's presidency.
• Further details are anticipated to emerge.

First Published: Wednesday, 04 Nov 2026 12:55 PM MYT

WASHINGTON, Nov 4 — Democrats have seized control of both houses of Congress, in a rout of President Donald Trump’s Republicans in the midterm elections, US networks projected.

After earlier seizing the House of Representatives, Democrats have flipped Senate seats in at least six states, including traditional Republican strongholds Texas, Kansas and South Carolina.

The election result sets up a confrontational final two years of Trump’s time in the White House.