Democrats seize the Senate with historic wins in Texas, Iowa, Kansas and South Carolina
US midterm elections 2026 live updates: Democrats win Senate control and edge
Democrats have won control of the US Senate with 51 seats, according to the Associated Press, after historic victories in Texas, Iowa, Kansas and South Carolina. The party is also closing in on the House, with Hakeem Jeffries poised to become the first Black House speaker. The night brought a string of firsts, including Peggy Flanagan as the first female Native American US senator, while Sherrod Brown reclaimed his Ohio seat.
Corporations and billionaires tried to buy this election but it turns out there's a whole lot more of us than them.