Democrats win the Senate, setting up divided government for remainder of Trump's term

Democrats win majority in the Senate, flipping control of upper chamber

Kaia Hubbard

Democrats won control of the Senate in the 2026 elections with a raft of victories over Republicans in key races, cementing the new majority and flipping party control of the upper chamber.

Winning the Senate, Democrats Secure a Platform to Check Trump

In a stunning string of victories in Iowa, Texas, and North and South Carolina, Democrats delivered a midterm thrashing repudiating President Trump.

Democrats win the Senate, setting up divided government for remainder of Trump's term

Claudia Grisales

Democrats won by making inroads in several states where they have long struggled, boosted by a challenging political environment for the GOP dominated by voter frustration over high prices. (Image credit: Cliff Owen)

Democrats win control of Senate as US voters reject Trump’s agenda

Chris Stein

Republicans routed as Democrats gain powerful new leverage over Trump for remainder of his presidency US midterm elections – live updates Track live results from all 50 states Democrats have regained control of the US Senate, routing Repu