Midterm election results 2026, dem conquer House, Senate and key governors. LIVE
Trump's Republicans emerge defeated in the vote: the Democrats have the majority of seats in both the House and the Senate and therefore control of Congress. "Blue" victory also in traditionally conservative states such as Texas and Kansas. Muslim doctor Abdul El-Sayed elected in Michigan. "I wasn't on the ballot and, if I had been, we would have won by a landslide!", the US president wrote in Truth. To then specify: "We will collaborate with the dems". Obama: "Let's roll up our sleeves"
Crushing victory for the Democrats in the US midterm elections. According to the latest projections, with 255 seats in the House and 54 in the Senate, the Dems take control of Congress. The Republicans also lose in historically conservative states such as Texas (which went to James Talarico), Iowa (conquered by Josh Turek) and Kansas, where Adam Hamilton won and where a Dem senator had not been elected since 1932. The Dems also achieved an important success in Maine, where Troy Jackson beat the Republican veteran Susan Collins. In Georgia, Senator Jon Ossoff was reappointed. Abdul El-Sayed, the Muslim doctor supported by Obama, elected in Michigan.
The Democrats also snatched several governors from the Republicans. The most sensational surprise took place in Texas, where Democrat Gina Hinojosa ousted outgoing governor Greg Abbott. Also historic is the victory in Georgia of Keisha Lance Bottoms, who becomes the first African-American woman to lead the state after more than twenty years of Republican hegemony.
“I was not on the ballot and, if I had been, we would have won by a landslide,” US President Donald Trump wrote in Truth. But then in an interview with the New York Times he said: "I am absolutely willing to accept the results. We will work with the Democrats."
Kallas: I hope for 'greater pressure on Moscow' from the new US Congress. “US voters have made their choice clear. I hope the new Congress and Senate will continue to support Ukraine and put more pressure on Russia.” This was stated by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas.
Wall Street: Trump Media sinks (-11%) after clear Dem victory in the US midterms. Trump Media shares lost almost 11% in the premarket, due to the Democratic wave at the polls, which hit the stock most linked to the President of the United States, Donald Trump, who holds 41% of the company.
The new governor of Ohio: 'I never thought that as a homeless person I would end up here'. Democrat Amy Acton celebrated her election as Ohio's next governor by giving a moving victory speech in which she recalled the hardships of her childhood.
French Foreign Minister: midterm results 'excellent news for US democracy'. The results of the midterm elections in the United States are "excellent news for American democracy", French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said today.
German Minister Prien: midterm 'strong vote, a morning of confidence'. German Federal Education Minister Karin Prien sees the outcome of the midterm elections in the United States as proof of the strength of democracy.
Meloni: 'the midterms? We'll talk about America at another time.' "We'll talk about America at another time. Now it's Armed Forces Day, November 4th." Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said it.
Tajani: 'never been Trumpians, Meloni is not a magician'. "Never been Trumpians. Not even Meloni is a Maga, for heaven's sake. We are conservatives. Me? I'm a Berlusconi supporter." The deputy prime minister, Antonio Tajani, said it.
USA: September trade deficit drops beyond estimates to 105 billion. The US trade deficit narrowed slightly to $105 billion in September, from $105.7 billion in August.
Dem leader in the House Jeffries: 'the Americans don't want us to take revenge'. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said the party should focus on addressing the country's high cost of living rather than seeking retaliation against President Donald Trump.
Alaska, Sullivan ahead of Peltola. The Republican candidate for the Senate for Alaska, Dan Sullivan, has taken the lead over Democrat Mary Peltola.
Burnham: Opportunity to unite and tackle high prices. The defeat of Donald Trump's Republicans in the US midterms represents an opportunity to address the cost of living problem, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said.
Finland, 'it will be interesting to see how Trump reacts to midterm defeat'. “It is not my job to comment on the election results in the United States, but it will be interesting to see how Donald Trump reacts to this defeat.” This was stated by Finland's Minister for European Affairs, Joakim Strand.
Renzi on the left: 'the first point is that we are all with Obama and not with Trump'. "Let's be clear: in our area there is a lot of talk about goals, programs, guarantees. For me it's simple and banal: the first goal, the first program, the first guarantee is that we are all with Obama and not with Trump." Thus the leader of Italia Viva, Matteo Renzi.
Renzi: 'blue tsunami destroys Maga's dream, but Trump is not finished'. "GOOD MORNING, AMERICA! And it's truly a good morning for everyone. The United States sent a powerful signal tonight that democracy is stronger than Trump."
