Democrats Secure Both Chambers in 2026 Midterms as Key Races Remain Unresolved

National Results

Democrats have taken control of both houses of Congress, delivering a huge dent to President Donald Trump’s Republicans in the midterm elections, according to AFP.

Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has lost to Democrat Amy Acton in Ohio, and Democrats also flipped late Republican Lindsay Graham’s South Carolina Senate seat.

All 435 seats in the House and 35 Senate seats are being contested, alongside gubernatorial elections in 36 states.

Arizona Gubernatorial Race

The race for governor features Republican Andy Biggs and Democrat Katie Hobbs, alongside other candidates appearing on the ballot.

Official tickets include Andy Biggs and Sine Kerr (Republican Party); Katie Hobbs and John Giles (Democratic Party); Risa Lombardo and Lisa Castillo (Green Party); and Teri Ann Hourihan and Angela Harrolle Mohan (No Labels).

No U.S. Senate seat for Arizona is up for election in 2026.

The Arizona Secretary of State’s office has indicated that initial, unofficial data will be available after 8:00 p.m. local time; therefore, no winner can be confirmed before the vote count begins.