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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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On November 3, 2026, U.S. citizens voted in midterm elections that resulted in a significant shift, with Democrats winning control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, marking a major rebuke to President Donald Trump's Republican Party. Democrats flipped multiple key seats previously held by Republicans in states like Texas, South Carolina, Iowa, Michigan, and Kansas. This election was seen as a critical referendum on Trump’s presidency and his aggressive foreign policies, including the ongoing conflict with Iran. While many predicted a Democratic victory due to Trump's declining popularity, the extent of the shift surprised even seasoned political analysts. The results reflect growing public concern over economic issues such as rising prices for diesel, utilities, and goods linked to Trump’s policies and international conflicts.

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🔮 Democrats projected to take control of the House Democrats will win enough seats to take control of the House, ABC News projects.
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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)
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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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