In the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, Democrats win early victories in key Senate and House races
Voters will elect all 435 House members and one-third of the Senate. Republicans currently hold a 53-47 majority in the Senate and a short majority in the House.
- Republicans currently hold a 26-24 majority among US states.
- All 435 seats in the House of Representatives are up for election.
- The election involves 35 seats in the Senate.
- The Democratic Party currently has 214 House members, while Republicans have 219.
- The elections will renew 435 seats in the House of Representatives.
- 36 states will choose their next governor.
- Poll surveys predict a heavy defeat for Republicans.
- The midterms will determine the remaining two years of Donald Trump's presidency.
- Over 50 million people have already voted early.
- Surveys indicate Democrats are favorites to gain a majority in the House.
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