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Democrats win majority in the Senate, flipping control of upper chamber
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- Democrats won control of the Senate in the 2026 elections, flipping key seats in Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Kansas, and Iowa, according to CBS News projections.
- The party also held onto seats in Georgia and New Hampshire, securing a majority after Republicans previously held a six-seat advantage.
- Despite Republicans defending more seats and spending heavily in competitive states, factors such as the unpopular war with Iran and rising fuel prices shifted voter sentiment in favor of Democrats.
- This Senate majority win marks a reversal from 2024 when Republicans took control, and it will limit President Trump's ability to advance his legislative agenda during his final two years in office.
- With control of the Senate, Democrats can block presidential nominees and control the legislative agenda, significantly impacting governance in Washington.
