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WATCH: ANALYSIS: Democrats projected to take control of House and Senate

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ABC News analyzes that Democrats are projected to gain sufficient seats to control both the House and the Senate following the elections on November 3, 2026. This projection indicates a significant shift in power within Congress.
Written by AI on 2026-11-04, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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As of November 4, 2026, Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the U.S. midterms, marking a significant defeat for Republicans and President Donald Trump's handpicked candidates. The election results led to historic defeats with Democrats flipping Senate seats in states like Iowa, Kansas, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, and Texas. This outcome positioned New Yorkers Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries to lead the Senate and House respectively, signaling a shift in political power. Trump's staunch base expressed disbelief at the results, with MAGA influencers questioning how this was possible despite Trump's efforts to support Republican candidates across the country. The Democrats' victory is seen as a rebuke of Trump’s presidency, branding him a "lame duck" president.

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🔮 Jon Ossoff addresses supporters after projected win in Georgia Senate race Democrat Jon Ossoff addressed supporters after ABC News projected he will win reelection in the Georgia Senate race.
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Democrats NORP · 2× House ORG · 2× Senate ORG · 2× ABC News ORG · 1×

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Democrats projected to take control of House and Senate Democrats will win enough seats to take control of the House and the Senate, ABC News projects.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-04
🔮 Democrats projected to take control of House and Senate Democrats will win enough seats to take control of the House and the Senate, ABC News projects.
2026-11-04 · ABC News (US)
WATCH: ANALYSIS: Democrats projected to take control of House and Senate · assertive framing

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Democrats projected to take control of House and Senate Democrats will win enough seats to take control of the House and the Senate, ABC News projects. asserted
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