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Midterm elections in the U.S.: Democrats gain control of Congress

Americans voted today on control of Congress, resulting in the Democrats winning both the House and Senate.

4 November 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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In the midterm elections held on November 3, American citizens were called to vote on who would control the United States Congress. Approximately 210 million voters were eligible to participate, choosing between Republicans and Democrats for the final two years of President Donald Trump's second term.

Preliminary results indicate that the Democrats achieved a significant victory by regaining the majority in the House of Representatives and, according to projections, also in the Senate. This shift in control could have significant implications for the Trump administration and its policies over the next two years.

The election was marked by issues such as Donald Trump's unpopularity and the rising cost of living, which dominated the electoral landscape and influenced voter decisions. The vote counting was still underway, but the Democrats had already secured notable victories in several races.

Jon Ossoff, one of the Democratic candidates, was re-elected as senator from Georgia in a race against Republican Mike Collins. His success represents an important continuity in Democratic representation in the Senate, especially in a state that Trump had won in the previous elections.

Additionally, the Democrats also secured a Senate seat in Kansas, breaking a 94-year Republican stronghold in the state. Challenging pastor Adam Hamilton defeated incumbent Kansas Senator Roger Marshall, further expanding Democratic gains in the Senate.

Final results are expected throughout the night, with coverage from various news networks, including CNN and CBS, and they have the potential to reshape the balance of power in Washington in the coming years.

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