Midterms 2026: How the coalition of voters behind Trump's 2024 victory fell apart

The midterm elections on November 3 resulted in significant losses for Donald Trump and a fragmentation of his electoral coalition. Preliminary results indicate that Democrats secured 237 House seats and 54 Senate seats, surpassing the required majorities. Voter turnout data is still pending, but early figures suggest that approximately 56% of voters favored Democrats, marking a notable shift from the previous election. The Democrats also regained majority support among men and strengthened their lead among women.