Democrats prepare to take Congress after sweeping wins
Summary
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, with CBS News projecting a House majority of 251 to 268 seats and Democrats holding at least 54 Senate seats. Party leaders are outlining plans to oversee President Donald Trump’s administration, while results in Alaska and Mississippi remain unresolved and Republican leaders prepare for the minority.Key Facts
- Democrats flipped more than two dozen Republican-held House seats, according to the report.
- CBS News projects that Democrats will hold between 251 and 268 House seats, with vote counting ongoing in several races.
- Democrats won at least 54 Senate seats after victories that included upsets in Texas, Kansas and South Carolina.
- The Senate races in Alaska and Mississippi remain toss-ups, according to CBS News.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to step aside as the Republican leader, the report says.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats would pursue oversight of the Trump administration.
- Vice President JD Vance blamed the losses on the Iran war, while Trump said Republicans lost because he was not on the ballot.
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