WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democrats captured both chambers of Congress Tuesday in a sweeping midterm victory that extended deep into traditionally Republican territory and sharply curtailed President Donald Trump’s power for the final two years of his presidency.
The Associated Press called Democratic control of both the House and Senate early Wednesday. Democrats won all 20 closely watched House races decided by election night while capturing Senate seats in states including Texas, Kansas, North Carolina, Michigan and South Carolina. Reuters described the result as a “sweeping midterm repudiation” of Trump.
The scale of the defeat was remarkable. Democrats won statewide races in states Trump carried comfortably in 2024, including Texas, Kansas and Iowa. AP noted that only three previous post-World War II midterms, 1946, 1994 and 2006, saw both congressional chambers flip simultaneously.
The election also produced several historic firsts. Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed became the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate, while New Hampshire Democrat Chris Pappas became the first openly gay man elected to the Senate. In Georgia, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms became the first Black woman elected governor of any U.S. state.
Exit polling showed broad dissatisfaction with Trump and the country’s direction, with roughly 70% saying they wanted Congress to provide stronger checks on presidential power.
Beginning in January, Democrats will control congressional investigations, legislation and Senate confirmation votes — fundamentally changing the balance of power in Washington.
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