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WATCH: Democrats projected to gain control of House and Senate

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ABC News projects that Democrats are set to gain control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives following recent elections on November 4, 2026. The article does not provide specific seat numbers but reports on the overall shift in power from Republicans to Democrats in these legislative bodies.
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On November 3, 2026, Democrats swept the U.S. midterm elections, winning control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, marking a significant shift in power from the previously dominant Republicans. This outcome was seen as a direct referendum on President Donald Trump's second term policies, particularly his handling of domestic issues like inflation and international conflicts such as the war against Iran. Markets responded positively to the election results, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 all opening higher on November 4th. Analysts predicted that a weakened Trump in his final two years would likely lead to more cautious economic policies and increased market volatility.

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Democrats projected to gain control of House and Senate ABC News projects that Democrats will gain control of the Senate and will win enough seats to gain control of the House.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-04
🔮 Democrats projected to gain control of House and Senate ABC News projects that Democrats will gain control of the Senate and will win enough seats to gain control of the House.
2026-11-04 · ABC News (US)
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Democrats projected to gain control of House and Senate ABC News projects that Democrats will gain control of the Senate and will win enough seats to gain control of the House. asserted
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