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What happens after the ‘blue wave’? Ask your midterm election results questions
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- In the 2026 US midterm elections, Democrats decisively took control of Congress, marking a significant setback for Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
- Democrats achieved major victories in traditionally Republican states like Texas, Kansas, and South Carolina, securing comfortable majorities in both the Senate and House of Representatives.
- Democratic candidates also won gubernatorial races in key states Trump carried in 2024, including Texas, Georgia, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Ohio.
- The Guardian hosted a reader conversation series addressing topics such as immigration, the economy, and campaign spending leading up to the elections.
- A live Q&A session with the Guardian’s political reporters was scheduled for November 6 to discuss the midterm results and their implications for Democrats and Trump.
