Democrats flip Republican strongholds, win Senate and House control in 2026 midterms
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Democrats secured significant victories in the 2026 US midterm elections, winning Senate seats in North Carolina and the Georgia governorship while gaining seats in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Kentucky, and Iowa. The results gave Democrats control of both the House and Senate, with reports indicating voter concerns about cost-of-living, government corruption, and billionaire influence contributed to the outcome. Asian markets initially declined but recovered after the Democratic win, while international observers noted potential implications for global trade, security, and US foreign policy.
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US midterms: Red alert for Republicans as Democrats notch stunning flips (opens Times of India in a new tab)
The 2026 US midterm elections saw a significant turnaround for the Democrats, who successfully overturned several Republican-held positions. They secured a vital Senate seat in North Carolina and won the governorship in Georgia. Gains in Pennsylvania, New…
World reacts to Democrats winning US midterms (opens The Express Tribune in a new tab)
The result could have major implications for global trade, security and energy prices
US midterms: What investors can expect after Democrats shatter Republican strongholds (opens The Business Times in a new tab)
The STI and regional indices recover early losses after a sea of blue grabs Senate and House seats
US midterms: What investors can expect after Democrats shatter Republican strongholds (opens The Straits Times in a new tab)
Asian stocks started on Nov 4 down but retraced decisively after news of the Democrats’ win.
5 midterm election takeaways: Tech billionaires suffer as Democrats drub Republicans (opens CNBC in a new tab)
Elon Musk's spending may have become a liability as voters in exit polls raised concerns about government corruption and the growing influence of billionaires.
In Republicans' Mega Loss In US Midterms, A Possible Win For Ukraine (opens NDTV in a new tab)
Trump's leverage with the leaders he views as his great power equals -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin -- may be hit by his midterm defeat.
Why the Democrats routed the Republicans in the US midterm elections (opens France 24 in a new tab)
US voters on Tuesday handed the Democratic Party control over Congress in a biting rebuke to President Donald Trump and his MAGA movement. Polls suggest that rising anger about the cost-of-living crisis partly set off by the president’s decision to launch the…
‘LAWYER UP’: Democrats, Republicans waste no time in setting social media ablaze after midterm sweep (opens Fox News in a new tab)
Sen. Ron Wyden's one-word post — "Subpoenas" — set the tone as Democrats celebrated reclaiming both the House and Senate in 2026 midterms.
Markets react with caution to Democrats' victory in US midterms (opens France 24 in a new tab)
Investors shunned AI stocks and turned to government bonds on Wednesday in the wake of the Democratic Party's takeover of Congress in the US midterm elections. Oil prices meanwhile ticked slightly higher, as uncertainty remains over the direction of US…
Dollar falls while gold and US Treasury bonds rally as markets react to Democrats’ midterm election victory – business live (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
Democrats’ capture of Congress raise expectations of tougher regulation of AI sector; US stock futures turn positive, reversing earlier declines And Chris Turner, global head of markets at ING, says: Investors will be parsing what this all means. For example,…
US midterms: Trump reacts to the Democrats’ sweeping victory (opens France 24 in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump had rare praise for rival Democrats Tuesday after their stunning US midterm elections victory and admitted the Iran war may have played a part in the defeat of his Republican Party. But the 80-year-old refused to take any personal…
Follow DW for the global reaction as the world takes note of a Democratic sweep in the US midterms (opens DW in a new tab)
The Democratic Party gained control of the House and Senate, delivering a stinging rebuke to US President Donald Trump and his Republican Party. Follow DW's live updates.
As Democrats Sweep US Midterms, Iran's Khamenei Issues Warning To Iranians (opens NDTV in a new tab)
Khamenei also warned that the Middle East war would become even wider if the United States resumed its attacks on Iran.
Five key quotes slamming Trump after Republicans are hammered in US midterms (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)
Barack Obama and Sadiq Khan tear into Trump’s ‘divisive’ politics
World reacts to Democrats' midterm elections victory (opens NPR in a new tab)
From Kyiv to Moscow, and Tehran to Tel Aviv, all eyes were on the Democrats big win on Wednesday, as foreign powers weigh up how a flipped Congress will impact international relations.
Five bombshell defeats for Donald Trump as 'Blue Tsunami' crushes Republicans in US midterm elections (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)
Several former Republican strongholds have been taken by the Democrats during a series of bitterly fought votes
'Clear message' by Americans: US politicians react to Democratic win in US midterms (opens Dawn in a new tab)
In a sweeping midterm rout, Democrats won control of the US Congress, with a series of upsets delivering a major rebuke to President Donald Trump and his Republican Party. The victory handed Democrats both the House of Representatives and Senate, giving them…
‘We want our taxes spent here’: 11 Democrats weigh in after sweeping the US midterm elections (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
Democratic leaders and seat-flipping victors from Tuesday’s ‘blue tsunami’ offer post-election comments The broad repudiation of Donald Trump, his policies and the Republican party, focused on Trump’s personal unpopularity, high costs of living and the Iran…
‘This is redemption time’: celebrities react to Democrats’ historic midterms sweep (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
After the party regained control of both the House and Senate, stars including Viola Davis, Bette Midler and John Cusack have been celebrating US midterms 2026 live – latest updates Track live results from all 50 states Tell us: what do you want to know about…
Democrat Mocks Former Bungie Composer Marty O'Donnell With Halo Monk Chant Tweet After U.S. Midterm Elections Victory (opens IGN in a new tab)
Republican Marty O'Donnell has lost his bid for Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District at the U.S. midterm elections despite a last-minute endorsement from Donald Trump, putting his political future in doubt.
US midterm elections: Gen Z gives Democrats their strongest support (opens France 24 in a new tab)
In the US midterm elections, 50 million members of Gen Z were eligible to vote. Young voters gave Democrats the strongest support, with 75% of them voting for the party. This generation will be the biggest voting bloc in the United States in the coming years.…
Tale of 2 midterms: Republican redistricting 'backfired' while Democrats 'exceeded all expectations' (opens France 24 in a new tab)
Following a resounding Midterm election defeat, Is MAGA Losing Its Grip on the Republican Party? Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Bryan Lanza, Republican strategist and Partner in Mercury's Washington DC office. "The big thing about MAGA was confrontation,…
World shares advance as Democrats' victory eases political uncertainty (opens CNA in a new tab)
Gold soars as dollar weakens after US polls (opens The Express Tribune in a new tab)
Surges Rs13,900 to Rs426,036/tola; globally bullion reclaims $4,000
Trump’s wealth dented after Democrats trounce Republicans in midterms (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
Trump Media stock and WLFI coin saw declines but he is still $2.7bn wealthier than when he won election in 2024 Trump’s wealth is falling along with his political fortunes. Tradeable investment assets that helped make Donald Trump over $2bn during his first…
Social media reacts to Democrats’ takeover of US Congress (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
Social media is awash with reactions to Democrats’ sweeping midterm gains.
Palestinians, Israelis react after Democrats sweep US midterms (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
Palestinians and Israelis are divided in their opinion following the win by Democrats in the US midterm elections.
US midterm elections 2026 live: Democrats eye historic upset in Mississippi Senate race as Republican blame game begins (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
Democrat Scott Colom is leading Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in the southern state; JD Vance pointed to the war in Iran as the ‘obvious’ culprit for Republicans’ loss Live results | How do you feel about the results? Sign up for Breaking News US…
Gold hits a two-week high as dollar, Treasury yields ease after US midterm elections (opens Business Recorder in a new tab)
Gold prices climbed nearly 2% to a two-week high on Thursday, supported by a weaker US dollar and lower US Treasury yields in the wake of a Democratic midterm election wave. Spot gold rose 1.9% to $4,134.83 per ounce by 0316 GMT, hitting its highest since…
US midterm: Democrats got it right, but what next? (opens Times of India in a new tab)
What comes next for Democrats after midterm election victory? (opens France 24 in a new tab)
With the US midterms over, Democrats are turning to what could become one of their most crowded and unpredictable presidential primaries in decades – a 2028 contest likely to expose the party's divide over how to win back the White House. FRANCE 24's…
Republican wipeout in US midterms sends Europe’s far-right a message on voter concerns (opens The Guardian in a new tab)
European far-right leaders quick to distance themselves from Donald Trump and stress their own priorities Europe live – latest updates US midterms live – latest updates The historic Republican defeat in the US midterm elections has forcibly reminded Europe’s…
Democrats swept the midterms. What comes next for the U.S., Iran and Israel? (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Democrats won control of the House and Senate. Here's what could come next.
Blame game continues after US midterms (opens The Sydney Morning Herald in a new tab)
Republicans are blaming the war on Iran for the party's heavy defeat in the US midterm elections.
The blame game: How the US midterm shock is shaping Israel’s race for PM (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
The Republican midterm rout is helping shape who leads Israel next, as Netanyahu’s US ties turn toxic.
Caleb Williams celebrates Democrats winning midterms as concerns about him becoming the face of the NFL grow (opens Fox News in a new tab)
Caleb Williams celebrated Democrats' projected House and Senate control, raising questions about a politically vocal NFL star's impact on the league.
Republicans lose midterms despite redistricting push (opens CBS News in a new tab)
Democrats won a strong majority in the House despite a Republican push to gain seats through congressional redistricting. CBS News election law expert David Becker breaks it down.
