Democrats win control of House and Senate: Key US midterms takeaways

Source: Al Jazeera · 04 de novembro de 2026 às 07:39 · 8 h ago

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This is the first time in 20 years that a Republican president has lost both houses of US Congress.

The report was published on 04 de novembro de 2026 às 07:39 by Al Jazeera and is part of the World news coverage.

What other outlets are saying

• PBS: WATCH: Sen. Chuck Schumer speaks after Democrats win control of Senate
• NPR: Chuck Schumer heralds Democrats' 'generational remake' of Senate — In remarks the day after his party flipped control of Congress, the Senate Minority Leader said voters had spoken clearly about their…
• AP News: Democrats usher in a new era with their resounding sweep of the House and the Senate — AP News U.S. House Elections 2026 Live Results: Democrats Win Control NBC News The Biggest Victory of the Night The Atlantic Midterm…
• Al Jazeera: Key moments as Democrats sweep to victories in US midterms — Democrats have been celebrating across the US after a series of victories saw them take control of both chambers.
• NPR: Rep. Katherine Clark says Democrats are on track to win control of the House tonight

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