Democrats seize control of U.S. Congress

Democrats seize control of U.S. Congress

WASHINGTON, 4th November, 2026 (WAM) -- Democrats seized control of both the Senate and House of Representatives on Tuesday, scoring sweeping victories in Republican strongholds for the first time in generations.

The Democrats captured more than 24 seats in the House of Representatives currently held by Republicans, securing a majority. They also won every highly contested House race.