US midterms: Democrats win both the House and the Senate, networks call
Counts are still being finalised. AP tallies cited by Yahoo News show Democrats around 254 House seats and 54 Senate seats.
- Election day: 3 November 2026
- Senate (AP, partial): D 54, R 44
- House (AP, partial): D 254, R 162, 19 uncalled
The result
Networks called both chambers for Democrats on election night, 3 November. AP tallies cited by Yahoo News put them at about 254 House seats to 162 for Republicans, with 19 House races uncalled, and 54 Senate seats to 44, with Alaska and Mississippi too close to call at that point. Seat totals differ by outlet and date. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries is in line to become Speaker.
What analysts say
Analysts tied the result to voter concern over the US war with Iran, higher petrol prices and the economy. Vice President Vance said the war was 'the reason we lost', and Trump said it was 'largely true' that it hurt Republicans. Check AP or the clerks' offices for the final certified numbers.
