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U S Midterm Elections 2026
Senate
50 seats midpoint
Democrats. 45 seats. 1 seat gained.
Republicans. 36 seats. 1 seat lost.
16 out of 35 seats counted
House
218 seats to win
Democrats. 101 seats. 2 seats gained.
Republicans. 55 seats. 2 seats lost.
156 out of 435 seats counted
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Democratic supporters put their hands to their mouth as they watch results in Texas
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Democrats flip first Senate seat of the night as early results boost party's midterms hopes

Several races in key battleground states are too close to call, as Democrats and Republicans fight to control Congress for the rest of Trump's presidency.

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