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US midterm elections: all you need to know, from Democrats’ big wins to effects on China

A compilation of key reporting on the Democratic sweep of Congress

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Democrats secured control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 US midterm elections, effectively ending the legislative dominance President Donald Trump held since his return to the White House.

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The 2026 midterm elections resulted in a change of control for both chambers of the US Congress.

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From Democrats sweeping Congress to reactions around the world, here are the top stories from our reporting on the 2026 US midterm elections.

We have put together 17 of our top stories from our coverage of the US midterm elections. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.

1. Democrats take US Congress, reshaping Trump’s final two years – as it happened

Democrats seized both chambers of Congress in the 2026 US midterm elections, flipping Senate seats in Republican strongholds and ending the control President Donald Trump had enjoyed since his return to the White House. Here’s how things changed for him in just one night.

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  • What is the immediate reaction from the White House?

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