Democrats Flip US Congress in Midterm Elections, Defeating Trump-Backed Candidates

Hindustan Times · politics

Democrats achieved significant gains in the 2026 US midterm elections, securing control of both chambers of Congress and delivering a setback to President Donald Trump and the Republicans. Key victories included James Talarico winning a Senate race in Texas and Abdul El-Sayed becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate in Michigan. These outcomes signal a potential shift in political power, with Democrats poised to scrutinize the Trump administration and challenge its legislative agenda in the final two years of his presidency.