Democrats Flip the House as US Midterm Elections Deliver Verdict on Trump
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Americans voted in midterm elections on November 3, 2026, with Democrats winning 223 House seats to Republicans' 195, handing President Trump's party a significant defeat at the halfway point of his second term.
The 2026 US midterm elections, held on November 3, delivered a rebuke to President Donald Trump, whose approval rating had sunk to 32% — near his career low — heading into election day. Democrats flipped the House of Representatives, winning 223 seats to Republicans' 195, reclaiming majority control of the chamber. Senate races remained closely contested, with both parties locked in competition over 33 seats. Thirty-six governorships were also on the ballot. The election was the most expensive midterm in US history, with a projected $11.9 billion in total spending; billionaire Elon Musk contributed nearly $500 million to Republican groups alone. The backdrop of the ongoing US-Iran conflict loomed large over the campaign, with Trump hoping the war would not influence voters. Democrats framed the election as a referendum on Trump's governance, healthcare policy, and democratic norms, while Republicans emphasised border security and the economy. The results represent a significant check on Republican power in Washington.
