Democrats Flip Senate in 2026 Midterms, Securing Control After Two Years

Democrats have pulled off a dramatic midterm election victory, flipping the Senate after two years of Republican control.

National Leadership Reaction

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke Wednesday morning after Democrats flipped the Senate in the midterm elections, calling the outcome a generational remake of the Senate map.

Key Senate Races

Jon Ossoff secured a second term representing Georgia on Tuesday by turning back Republican challenger Rep. Mike Collins.

Abdul El‑Sayed won Michigan’s open Senate seat, becoming the first Muslim Senator in the country.

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan has defeated former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya in the race for Minnesota’s open U.S. Senate.

James Talarico’s stunning Senate victory over Ken Paxton in Texas marked the first Democratic statewide win in more than 30 years.

Congressional Control

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in a historic election on Tuesday night.