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“How Democrats regained the Senate Democrats needed a net gain of four Senate seats to reach 51, the number needed for a majority, because Vice President JD Vance can break a 50-50 tie in Republicans’ favour.”

“An astonishing blue wave swept across the US in Tuesday’s midterm elections as Democrats scored historic wins in previously Republican strongholds, enabling the party to retake the US Senate and House of Representatives.”

“Vice President JD Vance has blamed the war on Iran for the Republican Party’s sweeping defeat in Tuesday’s midterm elections, in which Democrats won control of both chambers of the United States Congress.”

“But the Democrats have faced their own challenges during the campaign with internal divisions, underlined by a public fallout in the Michigan Senate race.”

“…rge portion of his final pitch to voters ahead of Tuesday’s elections talking about building projects in Washington, DC, including the troubled renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which he has consistently blamed on vandals although this claim…”

“United States President Donald Trump devoted his final public remarks before Tuesday’s midterm elections to touting renovations of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, even as Democrats sought to contain a rift in Michigan’s closely fought US Senate race.”

“Democrats need to pick up just four seats in the House and the Senate after Tuesday's elections to gain control of both chambers of Congress.”

“…e preparations highlight a key paradox of Tuesday's midterm elections: while capturing Congress would empower Democrats to open inquiries, block legislation, and restrict spending, Trump would maintain sweeping executive authority over trade, foreign policy,…”

“…e preparations highlight a key paradox of Tuesday's midterm elections: while capturing Congress would empower Democrats to open inquiries, block legislation, and restrict spending, Trump would maintain sweeping executive authority over trade, foreign policy,…”

“Elon Musk set a record for election spending this year after pouring nearly half a billion dollars into backing Republicans in the US midterm elections.”

“In addition to beating Paxton in the general election, Democrats won several other statewide contests in Texas, defeating Republicans in the elections for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and railroad commissioner.”

“Republicans, meanwhile, will be forced to defend a smaller share of the nation’s governorships in the next election cycle while working to prevent further losses in states where Democrats made gains.”

““Perhaps then the Democrats making a show of their solidarity with El-Sayed will learn they have invited a wolf into their henhouse.””

“Michigan’s open seat is currently held by Democrats, and analysts consider a victory here essential for the party’s effort to gain control of the U.S.”

“The contest to be the next senator from Michigan is ending with the Democratic Party consumed in anger and turmoil — and with the party’s nominee, Abdul el Sayed, increasing his lead in a poll that seems too good to be true for Democrats.”

“Democrats need a net gain of at least four seats each in the House of Representatives and Senate to secure majorities in those chambers.”

“Democrats need a net gain of four House seats to win a majority in the chamber.”

“The case stems from an Oct. 15 Justice Department lawsuit alleging that California is impeding enforcement of a federal law barring noncitizens from voting in federal elections.”

“Democrats are projected to flip a Senate seat in North Carolina and secure another in Georgia while picking up significant victories in tight House and state-level races in Republican-dominated states, an early glimpse of an expected Democratic sweep in…”

“Republicans held a 53-47 Senate majority going into Tuesday’s (November 3, 2026) elections, with Democrats needing a net gain of four seats to take control.”

“His victory places Democrats three seats away from winning a Senate majority, which will hinge on outcomes in Texas, Ohio, Maine, Michigan, and Alaska.”

“In the Senate, the Democrats need to pick up four seats to gain control.”

“Voter enthusiasm for Tuesday’s elections appears to be strongest among Democrats, with 11.1 million registered Democrats having voted so far, according to the states that collate such information, compared with 8.2 million registered Republicans.”

“The decision to resurrect the rallies comes as polls suggested Democrats were ahead in Kansas, though within the margin of error.”

“Finally, Democrats would push to increase the size of the Supreme Court to gain a majority over the predominantly conservative bench, the tech executive warned.”

“Musk outlined his three "biggest" concerns about Democrats gaining unified control of Washington, in an X post, warning that the party would move to grant statehood to Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, legalize immigrants living in the country illegally and…”

“In a series of posts on X on Thursday, Musk outlined three changes he fears Democrats could pursue if they gain control of the White House and both chambers of Congress: granting statehood to Washington DC and Puerto Rico, legalising people living in the US…”

“Democratic senator Jon Ossoff has enjoyed a hugely successful night in the US midterm elections - and his odds of becoming the next American president have dramatically risen.”

“Democratic senator Jon Ossoff has enjoyed a hugely successful night in the US midterm elections - and his odds of becoming the next American president have dramatically risen.”

“They were essentially vote banks for Republicans in statewide elections.' He noted that in Spartenburg, the race moved '31 points in the Democrats’ direction.”

“Andrews, a paediatrician, is the first Democrat to win a Senate seat in South Carolina in 28 years, a striking gain for a party that needed a net four seats to overturn Republicans’ 53-47 majority.”

“Republicans held a 53-47 Senate majority going into Tuesday’s elections, with Democrats needing a net gain of four seats to take control.”

“In their attempt to gain four seats and reclaim control of the Senate, Democrats can’t afford to lose one they already hold.”

“The US Republican Party is entering the midterm elections with Donald Trump's administration seemingly unable to either win or diplomatically resolve the Iran war.”

“The US Republican Party is entering the midterm elections with Donald Trump's administration seemingly unable to either win or diplomatically resolve the Iran war.”

“Democrats face a steep task in November's midterm elections if they want to take the US Senate from Republican hands.”

“Democrats face a steep task in November's midterm elections if they want to take the US Senate from Republican hands.”

“With the stakes so high in the midterms, which could see the Democrats seize control of the House of Representatives and possibly even the Senate, he added: “There are people I know that have sent their postal ballot back by private courier, Federal Express…”

“With the stakes so high in the midterms, which could see the Democrats seize control of the House of Representatives and possibly even the Senate, he added: “There are people I know that have sent their postal ballot back by private courier, Federal Express…”

“The races that will decide control of Congress Democrats need a net gain of four seats in both the US House of Representatives and US Senate to overturn Republicans’ narrow 218-214 and 53-47 majorities.”

“THE RACES THAT WILL DECIDE CONTROL OF CONGRESS Democrats need a net gain of four seats in both the US House of Representatives and US Senate to overturn Republicans' narrow 218-214 and 53-47 majorities.”

“Mail-in ballot fraud, recruiting candidates with the same name as your opponent, ranked-choice voting, illegal immigrants voting, not requiring IDs and banning ICE from polling stations: How much of our democracy do Democrats need to defraud in order to…”

“… may not be a quintessential October Surprise, but a bombshell news report on the unusual ballot situation in Alaska has rocked one of the closest contests in the US midterm elections, and sent Donald Trump and his Republicans into overdrive demanding…”

“It’s been a recurring theme at Trump’s rallies this month: From North Carolina to Ohio to Kansas, the president has dangled the idea that his administration would be far less likely to help states where Democrats win in the upcoming midterm elections.”

“It’s been a recurring theme at Trump’s rallies this month: From North Carolina to Ohio to Kansas, the president has dangled the idea that his administration would be far less likely to help states where Democrats win in the upcoming midterm elections.”

“Trump’s comments come as polling shows Democrats are forecasted to gain seats in Congress come Election Day, and as affordability remains a key concern for most Americans.”

“Former US President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump held rival campaign rallies in Georgia and Ohio on Wednesday, trading criticism over the war in Iran, tariffs and the economy just five days before midterm elections.”

“After the Democrats shattered Republican hopes across the country with a midterm 'bluenami' handing them control of Congress, Donald Trump is facing increasing pressure to reshuffle his cabinet.”

“Recent data showed the flip wasn’t just seen among Democrats and independents, who have held pessimistic views on the economy since Trump returned to office, but among some Republicans, too.”

“Data centre opponents make big gains In some of the biggest upsets of the elections, Democrats flipped governorships in Texas, Georgia and Ohio with candidates who have promised to pause new data centre permits and tighten construction rules.”

“By taking control of congressional committees, Democrats will gain subpoena power, an important investigatory tool.”

“Here are our top stories so far today: - The fallout from the Democrats “blue tsunami” at the midterm elections is continuing, with Vice President JD Vance blaming the war against Iran for Republicans’ wipeout at the midterm elections.”

“QUÉBEC - Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says his government will launch a “diplomatic offensive” south of the border following the U.S. midterm elections that saw the Democrats gain control of both houses of Congress.”

“A significant shift in energy policy is in store with Democrats retaking the majority in the next Congress.”

“Johnson’s decision comes after steep Republican losses in Tuesday’s midterm elections, where Democrats swept several House and Senate races to gain control of both chambers.”

“In the House, Democrats need to flip at least three seats to gain control of the chamber.”

“Democrats are on track for big gains in governor races, notching victories in Ohio, Texas, Iowa, Georgia and Wisconsin, according to U.S. media projections, with a number of other races still too early to call as of early Wednesday (November 4, 2026).”

“Republican lawmakers in the state adopted the new House districts last year to gain an additional seat in the Kansas City area.”

“Showing now | News 01:02 Watch Nancy Mace’s explosive on-air reaction as she learns of midterm election defeats Republican congresswoman Nancy Mace delivered a blunt reaction live on air after learning of brutal losses in the midterm elections.”

“Republicans held a 53-47 Senate majority going into Nov 3’s midterm elections, with Democrats needing a net gain of four seats to take control.”

“But Democrats swiftly criticised the ad, as did some Republicans including outgoing Ohio governor Mike DeWine, who could not run again due to term limits.”

“Republicans held a 53-47 Senate majority going into Nov 3’s elections, with Democrats needing a net gain of four seats to take control.”

“Democrat Rebecca Cooke defeated incumbent Rep.”

“Democrats saw her as an opportunity to gain a footing in a state where their party has not won a Senate race since 2012.”

“I’m watching the total: Can Republicans hold what they gained, or will Democrats restore their overwhelming advantage in Sacramento?”

“Democrats need to flip four seats in the Senate and three seats in the House of Representatives to gain the majority.”

“Democrats need to gain just four net seats in the House and four in the Senate to take control of both chambers.”

“In the battleground state of Maine, Todd Cox, 63, has supported the state’s incumbent Republican senator Susan Collins not once, but twice, in previous elections.”

“The impact of Tuesday’s midterm elections didn’t appear to have a huge impact on Wall Street, though investors are predicting Democrats get at least a majority in the House and potentially gain seats in the Senate, which could lead to more AI regulation.”

“If Democrats show strongly, analysts and strategists say clean energy, housing, and healthcare stocks could gain, while artificial intelligence, data center, and defense firms may face greater legislative scrutiny.”

“Republicans currently hold a 53-47 majority in the chamber, meaning Democrats would need a net gain of four seats to regain control.”

“President Trump has a narrow window of a few weeks after the midterm elections to launch a renewed war on Iran before a new Congress is likely to rein in his war powers, experts told The Post.”

“Democrats need to gain four seats in Tuesday’s midterm elections to wrest back the Senate from Republicans and rein in Trump.”

“Democrats are bracing for a fight over Medicare for all as they begin to organize their plans for the next congressional session starting in January, regardless of whether the party wins both the House and Senate following the Nov. 3 midterm elections.”

“Like the recent elections in Serbia and Hungary, this would show that democratic backsliding can be slowed and perhaps reversed.”

“If the midterm elections result in major losses for Republicans, President Donald Trump will shift his attention away from legislative battles and center his remaining time in office on his personal legacy and Washington, D.C. building projects, according to…”

“All 435 seats in the House are up for election, and Democrats would need a net gain of three, compared to the 2024 election result, to take control there.”

“To take control, Democrats need a net gain of four.”

“North American stock markets are drifting in mixed trading on Tuesday morning, with Apple dropping sharply in early trading ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.”

“Republicans are trying to hang on to slim majorities in both chambers as Democrats try to wrest power in Washington for the final two years of Trump’s term.”

“… emerging as one of the most closely watched constituencies in the US midterm elections, with their choices potentially influencing the outcome of key races in Texas and offering a broader indication of how US president Donald Trump’s 2024 gains among…”

“This has created an opening for Democrats to win majorities in both the House and the Senate.”

“The 2026 Brazilian presidential elections were marked by questions around interference from the United States and claims of political bias by big tech.”

“Twenty-nine percent of Democrats are 'very concerned,' against 24 percent of Republicans and 21 percent of independents.”

“…rticularly unpopular, and 55 percent said he is hurting Republicans' chances in the 2026 midterm elections Among registered voters, 48 percent expect Democrats to gain seats in the House of Representatives while just 24 percent expect the GOP to make…”

“… estimated 56 million U.S. citizens have already voted going into Tuesday, with the Democrats requiring a net gain of four seats to win the Senate and three to take back the House in a national contest that is being seen as a referendum on Trump’s second…”

“In the Senate, this scenario would require Democrats to win all or most of the current crop of races that are toss-ups, including some in traditionally conservative states.”

“Democrats appear to be surging across the country, with some polls predicting Democratic control of the House of Representatives and the Senate being in play.”

“They’ll need to gain four seats in the Senate to secure a 51-seat majority, and win at least 218 seats to take back the House.”

“Democrats need a net gain of four seats to seize control of the U.S.”

“Democrats were eager to watch the unpopular president insert himself so fully into the campaign.”

“Trump will have other ideas AI generated WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump’s second term has been a wild ride, but his last two years in power could be wilder still if Republicans lose control of Congress in Nov 3’s midterm elections.”

“Overriding a veto requires a two-thirds majority in both chambers, which Democrats are almost certain to fall short of.”

“…s. 0:00—What the midterms mean for libertarians 14:22—Races in Ohio, Alaska, Michigan, and California 27:19—What will Democrats do with power? 33:26—Listener question on gerrymandering 41:59—Will midterms be a referendum on Trump? 50:31—Weekly cultural…”

“Democrats expect to win at least partial control of Congress and impose political constraints on Trump for the first time in two years.”

“The data comes just one day before Election Day, as the Democrats attempt to gain majorities from Republicans in both the House and the Senate.”

“Although many political experts expect Democrats to flip control of the House this midterm cycle, the Senate‘s fate remains murky.”

“Lee won, albeit by a smaller margin than other Democrats in her district had in the past.”

“Ahead of the US midterm elections, which take place on Tuesday, local time, President Trump has prioritised his in-person appearances in regions he has typically been able to count on for strong support over the past decade.”

“Republicans are defending a narrow majority, with Democrats needing a net gain of four seats to take control. - 35 seats in the Senate.”

“Democrats could gain full control over state governments in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Arizona, Minnesota, and Wisconsin by flipping a net total of just 22 legislative seats, Curmi says.”

“If Democrats win control of one or both chambers of Congress, it could lead them to block many parts of Trump’s agenda for his final two years in office.”

“If more Democrats gain seats in the Senate, it will be easier for them to block legislation introduced by the president.”

“A four-seat gain by Democrats would give them control - and with it the power to limit Trump's ambitions, reject his judicial nominations and investigate his administration.”

“In 2018, Democrats picked up forty-one seats and flipped the House—but Republicans gained two senate seats and strengthened their hold on that body.”

“This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration.”

“It’s the kind of positive feedback that is sure to gain notice as handicapping for the 2028 presidential race begins in earnest after Tuesday.”

“The Democrats are gaining popularity in once-reliable red states as the opposition party has made a concerted effort to gain traction in Donald Trump’s conservative heartland.”

“Democrats have made significant gains in the final days of the 2026 midterm campaign, with new polls showing them leading in several states that President Donald Trump carried in 2024.”

“New York’s battlegrounds helped Republicans gain control of the House four years ago as a red wave swept them into the majority.”

“In the last 20 years, when Democrats won this group by more than 20 points, they have done well, winning presidencies or making gains in midterms.”

“In 2018, Trump’s Republicans lost the House but added a Senate seat, and in 2022, Biden’s Democrats lost the House while gaining one seat in the Senate.”

“Religion has emerged as an increasingly prominent theme in the midterm elections, with a record number of faith leaders running as Democrats on federal and state offices.”

“Democrats need a net gain of just three seats for a majority in the House and have over performed in special elections held since Trump returned to the presidency in January 2025.”

“The conversation comes ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections in the United States, where the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade dispute has emerged as a key issue among some candidates.”

“Democrats have potential limitations While the landscape has undoubtedly moved more in Democrats' direction over the last several months, the extent of the likely potential gains is not clear.”

“Early voting has been underway for weeks ahead of the November 3, 2026, midterm elections, when US voters will elect members of the House of Representatives and Senate and governors in states across the country.”

“Incredibly, Democrats will still defend her.”

“Polling shows Democrats are favoured to take the House, where a net gain of three seats would give them a majority.”

“In two days, Americans voting in the midterm elections will decide control of the U.S.”

“Not on foreign policy, Chinese experts say Analysts in China doubt predictions of a Democratic wave and warn that a divided US Congress will not curb Donald Trump’s agenda The election, which will determine who takes control of the US Congress, could result…”

“Here, Al Jazeera looks at the US Senate race in Michigan and why it has gained so much attention.”

“Democrats are poised to combat President Donald Trump’s tariffs if they win congressional majorities in the midterm elections.”

“Control of Congress is at stake in the midterms, with Democrats seeking to gain enough seats to challenge Trump's legislative agenda during the remainder of his presidency.”

“Despite delays in elections past, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has told local news that new laws require counties to report results within an hour of polls closing.”

“Democrats need a net gain of three House seats and four Senate seats to win the majority in both chambers.”

“Trump goes into the elections with the lowest approval rating of any president before the midterms since Harry Truman’s Democrats were crushed 80 years ago.”

“…Abhishek Kambli, a former deputy associate attorney general in Trump's Justice Department, said Slotkin's remarks could backfire if Democrats retake either chamber of Congress in the midterm elections and gain greater control over congressional…”

“In addition to North Carolina, a number of surprisingly close Senate races in both swing states like Ohio and Michigan, and in typically deep red states such as Texas, Kansas and Missouri, have Democrats like Turrentine hopeful they can gain full control of…”

“But in recent weeks, the president spun Rep.”

“Republicans currently hold narrow majorities in both chambers, while Democrats are seeking to gain control of the House and potentially the Senate.”

“Midway through this summer, a high-quality poll found that Democrats in California were overwhelmingly in favor of the upcoming ballot measure for a one-time 5% tax on billionaire wealth.”

“Over 20 years ago, back when I was editor in chief of the print edition of Reason, I commissioned a cover that pretty much summed up my attitude toward elections.”

“Democrats need a net gain of at least four seats in November’s midterm elections to take control of the United States Senate from Republicans, as voter discontent with President Donald Trump, the Iran war, and rising prices heighten the races in once-safe…”

“DETROIT - Democrats are hoping Tuesday’s midterm elections will give them the power to rein in U.S.”

“With three days to go before the US midterm elections, Democrats are leading national polls as millions of Americans cast their ballots early.”

“How fake polls gained credibility Wedgewood, which launched in June, published surveys covering competitive races across several states.”

“Key races critical to 2026 midterm polls In the upcoming November 3 midterm elections, Republicans defend a narrow majority while democrats need a net gain of just a few seats to retake the House.”

“The good news is that red states stand to gain in the Electoral College and in Congress after the next census, but that won’t matter if Democrats take them over.”

“For a while, Prop. 40, the Billionaire Tax initiative, which is supported by the state Democratic Party but opposed by many unions and prominent Democrats, was polling well.”

“For the last year, I’ve been asking corporate executives how they might expect anticipated Democratic victories in the midterm elections to shape the future of the U.S. climate and energy agenda.”

“That’s because state-level elections still leave open the potential for local climate action—especially if Democrats can manage a “trifecta” and win the governor’s mansion and a majority in both chambers, says Geoffrey Henderson, assistant professor of…”

“Democrats need to win three more seats than in 2024 to claim the majority and see President Donald Trump’s plunging approval rating as an opportunity to score wins in competitive districts.”

“Polls suggest Democrats are the favourite to gain control of the lower chamber of Congress, called the House of Representatives, and are poised to win seats in Republican-leaning areas that overwhelmingly voted for Trump in the 2024 presidential election.”

“Joe Manchin criticized what he sees as his former party's embrace of the progressive left, warning that Democratic socialists are gaining ground while longtime Democrats largely remain silent.”

“… - ➡️ The Department of Justice subpoenaed election workers in Los Angeles amid rising tensions with California officials over the Trump administration's efforts to identify noncitizens on voter rolls. - ➡️ At the start of this election cycle, Democrats…”

“North of $16 billion have been raised ahead of Tuesday’s looming elections, with ad spending in House and Senate races topping $4 billion.”

“…YORK, Oct 30 - Three dozen governors' races will be decided in the November 3 elections, with President Donald Trump's unpopularity and the cost of living at the top of voters' minds, alongside local concerns ranging from water rights and data centers to…”

“The moves, taken together, represent an extraordinary federal intervention in state elections, which are administered locally under the US constitution.”

“Government corruption has emerged as a top issue in the upcoming US midterm elections, with an overwhelming majority of Americans saying US government officials use their public office for personal financial gain, according to an exclusive Harris poll for the…”

“About eight in 10 registered voters, including a large majority of Republicans and Democrats, believe lowering the cost of living should be one of the highest priorities for government, according to a survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public…”

“The elections for Pennsylvania's divided legislature highlight the stakes For example, in Arizona Republicans hold a four-seat majority in the state Senate and a six-seat advantage in the House of Representatives, giving Democrats a chance to take one or both…”

“The American executive branch has always held near-unilateral authority over foreign policy, but Trump has concentrated that in himself.”

“In a blowout, NBC News estimates Democrats could win as many as 263 House seats, the largest majority either party has held since 1990.”

“During the 2018 midterm elections, he held seven in-person rallies in the final 72 hours.”

“Nonetheless, if Democrats gain the majority, their congressional leaders will have to navigate a group of Democrats in which there will likely be an increase in the loudest and most left-wing voices.”

“Republicans are facing a difficult political environment ahead of November’s midterm elections, driven in large part by President Donald Trump’s historically low approval ratings.”

“…n Darline Graham campaigns alongside President Donald Trump in Pendelton last week Democratic nominee for US Senate in Michigan Abdul El-Sayed speaks during a campaign event Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in Detroit Texas Democratic candidate for US Senate…”

“Though CPI was targeted by the Biden Justice Department and not Congress, Bovard said she fears Democrats will follow what she described as Smith's playbook if they win control of Congress in the midterm elections.”

“But polling throughout the midterm cycle has consistently shown voters favoring Democrats, and the gap has widened in recent months.”

“President Donald Trump cautioned congressional Democrats against impeaching War Secretary Pete Hegseth in the event they win back control of the House during next week’s midterm elections.”

“Democrats are expected to make gains in the midterm elections, as voters react to high prices economy-wide by switching parties or staying home.”

“Democrats, who are widely projected to win a majority in the House of Representatives, need to flip four Senate seats from red to blue in order to gain a 51-seat majority, protecting their majority from the vice presidential tiebreaker.”

“…ugh Eisenkot and several other opposition leaders ruled out including Arab parties in their governing coalition during the campaign, their parliamentary support could allow the opposition to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, a Netanyahu ally, and gain…”

“Even if the party does gain some power, Trump has already signalled a warmer relationship with the Kremlin and the president remains in power for another two years.”

“Tight races between Republicans and Democrats continue to heat up ahead of the U.S. midterm elections next Tuesday, with control of Congress up for grabs.”

“… of the progressive agenda identifies the tension at the center of the next Congress: Democrats could win the House with a coalition of progressive members and moderates elected in competitive districts, then struggle to agree on what their majority should…”

“On November 3, Americans will head to the polls in midterm elections that could have big ramifications for the second half of Donald Trump’s presidency.”

“With five days to go before the United States midterms, Democrats are ahead in national polls, but several Senate races remain close.”

“The United States midterm elections appear stacked against the ruling Republicans, with polls suggesting the Democrats average an eight-point lead in the House of Representatives and the Senate.”

“The Republican Party appears almost certain to lose control of the House of Representatives in next week's midterm elections.”