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Democrats regain Congress, according to projections
ABC News projects Democratic majorities in the House and Senate after the November 3 vote, setting the stage for a new balance of power in Washington.
04.11.2026 · 07:05 UTC · Media projections · certification pending
The result and its limits
The United States midterm elections point to a change of majority in both chambers of Congress. At the time of this update, ABC News projects Democratic control of the House of Representatives and the Senate. These are news organisations’ projections, not official certification of every result. This report does not present a final seat count or assign winners to contests that remain unresolved.
What voters were choosing
On November 3, 2026, voters elected all 435 House seats and contested 35 Senate seats, including special elections, alongside numerous state and local offices. This was not a presidential election. The congressional vote determines who can advance bills, organise committees and lead oversight of the executive during the next political period.
ABC News · 04.11.2026; USPS · Key Elections 2026; USAGov · Branches of the U.S. government; U.S. House · Legislative Process; National Archives · Amendment XX.
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