US Midterm Election 2026: What Changed in Congress

Democrats are projected to win control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the US midterm election in 2026. Voters cast ballots on November 3, 2026. ABC News projected that Democrats will take control of both chambers. Some races are still being counted, so final numbers may change.
(Source: ABC News, CBS News)

US Midterm Election 2026: What Changed in Congress

Before the vote, Republicans held 53 Senate seats and Democrats held 47. In the House, Republicans had 218 seats, and Democrats had 214. Democrats needed a net gain of three House seats and four Senate seats to take control.
(Source: Mappr)

After the votes were counted, ABC News projected that Democrats would win control of the Senate and the House.
(Source: ABC7 New York)

Senate Races That Changed Hands

Democrats won several Senate seats that Republicans had held. In Maine, Democrat Troy Jackson was on track to defeat longtime Republican Senator Susan Collins, who conceded the race.
(Source: CBS News)

In Texas, James Talarico was on track to flip a Senate seat that Republicans had controlled for more than three decades.
(Source: ABC News)

North Carolina, Democrat Roy Cooper flipped a Senate seat for his party. In Minnesota, Peggy Flanagan was on track to win a close race. In Georgia, Jon Ossoff was on track to secure re-election.
(Source: CNBC, Mappr)

House Results and Close Races

Democrats also gained ground in the House. CBS News projected that Democrat Leticia Gutierrez would win Texas’ 9th Congressional District, despite Republican efforts to flip the seat through mid-decade redistricting. In Iowa’s 2nd District, Democrat Lindsay James defeated Republican Joe Mitchell.
(Source: CBS News)

Some contests remain tight. In Alaska, Democrat Mary Peltola led Republican Dan Sullivan by just over 600 votes, with about a quarter of the vote still uncounted. In Mississippi, Democrat Scott Colom led Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith by 65 votes with close to 96 percent of votes counted.
(Source: CBC News)

In Michigan, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed declared victory, but CBS News has not yet projected a winner in that race.
(Source: CBS News)

Why Republicans Lost Ground

Polling averages from late October put President Trump’s approval rating at about 34.7 percent, with 62.5 percent disapproving.
(Source: PollCheck)

After the results, Vice President JD Vance said the war with Iran hurt Republican candidates. CBC News reported that President Trump agreed with the vice president’s assessment.
(Source: CBC News)

What Happens Next After the Midterms

The new Congress will take office on January 3, 2027. Until then, vote counts and official certification will continue in each state.
(Source: Mappr)

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has signaled strong opposition to the Trump agenda in the coming Congress.
(Source: CBS News)

What This Means for Bangladeshi Americans

Bangladeshi Americans follow US politics closely, especially on immigration, trade, jobs, and the cost of living. A Democratic-controlled Congress could influence which bills pass and how lawmakers scrutinize the administration. The full impact will depend on the final results and how the new Congress works. Readers should follow official results from state election offices and from the Senate and House websites.
(Source: Analysis based on the reports above)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Which party is projected to control the House after the 2026 midterm election?
CBS News and ABC News reported on November 4, 2026, that Democrats are on track to secure a House majority.

Q2. Which party is projected to control the Senate?
Democrats are expected to take control of the Senate. Some races, including Alaska and Mississippi, are still close.

Q3. When does the new Congress start?
The new Congress will take office on January 3, 2027.

Q4. Are all the midterm results final?
No. News organizations were still counting votes in several races or had not yet declared winners.