US President Donald Trump has suffered major defeat as Democrats won control of US House and Senate in Nov 3, 2026 midterm elections. The blue wave flipped seats in Texas, South Carolina, Kansas and Iowa. Trump reacts. Full details on Imo Media Hub.
US President Donald Trump has suffered a major political setback after the Democratic Party won control of both chambers of the United States Congress in the November 3, 2026 midterm elections.
The Democrats' victory in the House of Representatives and the Senate means that Trump's Republican Party has lost control of both chambers, handing the opposition greater influence over legislation and congressional oversight, according to reports by Reuters, Associated Press (AP) and Al Jazeera monitored by Imo Media Hub.
The outcome represents a significant shift in America's political landscape and could make it more difficult for Trump to advance his legislative agenda during the final two years of his presidency.
Democrats Win House and Senate - The Blue Wave
According to media projections monitored by Imo Media Hub, Democrats flipped Republican Senate seats in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Kansas and Iowa, clearing the key 51-seat threshold in the 100-seat chamber.
The AP called the House for the Democrats later on election night, after the party surpassed the 218 seats needed for a majority in the 435-seat House. Reports later put Democrats at 221 seats, with more races still to be called.
In the weeks leading up to the November 3 midterm elections, forecasters had overwhelmingly favoured the Democrats to take back the House, while the battle to regain control of the Senate was expected to be much closer. However, the result turned into a sweeping Democratic rout.
Reuters described it as a sweeping victory in Republican strongholds for the first time in generations, as tens of millions of voters delivered a scathing rebuke to President Donald Trump.
Why Voters Turned Against Trump
According to Reuters and Nikkei Asia, voters were driven by deep frustration over the unpopular war with Iran, anxiety over the high cost of living, inflation, tariffs, and anger at Trump's stewardship of the country.
Exit polls conducted by SSRS on behalf of major US media outlets showed half of voters nationwide were unhappy with the direction of the country.
Kansas elected its first Democratic senator since the Great Depression nearly a century ago. In South Carolina, a state that Trump carried by nearly 18 points in 2024, Democrats defeated his hand-picked Senate candidate.
In Texas, the biggest Republican state, Democrats ended a decades-long losing streak in seismic fashion, winning a Senate seat and ousting three-term Governor Greg Abbott. Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in Texas, while Gina Hinojosa unseated Governor Abbott.
In North Carolina, Democrat Roy Cooper won the open Senate seat, defeating Trump-backed Republican Michael Whatley. In Ohio, Democrat Sherrod Brown took the key seat. In Maine, Democrat Troy Jackson defeated Republican incumbent Susan Collins.
In Michigan, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed beat his GOP opponent to become the nation's first Muslim US senator.
Trump Reacts - Congratulates Democrats
Reacting to the election results, Trump accepted the outcome and congratulated the Democrats in an interview with Fox News, according to Reuters.
In a separate social media post monitored by Imo Media Hub, Trump wrote: "I wasn't on the Ballot. And if I was, we would have won IN A LANDSLIDE!"
He also said the war on Iran played a role in the losses suffered by his Republican Party, saying voters were probably unwilling to accept the short-term consequences of higher petrol prices. He said he will accept the results.
What Democrats Will Do With Control of Congress
With Democrats now controlling both the House and Senate, the party is expected to have greater influence over national legislation and increased powers to scrutinise the president's administration.
Once seated in January, Democrats are expected to use their power to investigate Trump's administration, family and allies and demand concessions on major legislation. The Democratic Senate can block Trump's nominees, including any US Supreme Court justices should a vacancy arise.
Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic House leader poised to become its first-ever Black speaker, heralded the results, saying "America is alive and well" and "Today begins the great American comeback."
Trump, who is barred by the US Constitution from seeking a third term, has exercised an iron grip on his party for most of the last decade. But analysts say the new balance of power in Washington may accelerate his lame-duck status, as attention turns toward the 2028 presidential race.
The midterm election outcome marks a major setback for Trump's Republican Party and a significant victory for the opposition Democrats. Imo Media Hub will continue to bring updates as final House results are declared.
This report originally appeared on Imo Media Hub - www.imomediahub.org. Sources: Reuters, Associated Press, Al Jazeera, Channels TV.
