LIVE, midterms 2026: Democrats win majority of seats in the Senate, Republicans struggle in the House of Representatives

In the 2026 midterm elections, Democrats gained a majority in the Senate, with significant victories in traditionally Republican states. James Talarico won a Senate seat in Texas, marking a Democratic breakthrough, while Adam Hamilton secured a seat in Kansas for the first time since 1932. Josh Turek's victory in Iowa solidified the Democrats' control with 51 seats. Deb Haaland made history as the first Native American woman elected governor of New Mexico. The results indicate a strong Democratic wave, with Trump threatening to veto legislation from a Democratic Congress.