2026 Senate Midterm Election Results: Democrats Secure Control
Results from the 2026 Senate midterm races:
- Democrats will take control of the Senate in January, according to CBS News' projections, following upsets in Texas, South Carolina, and Kansas.
- The Senate races in Alaska and Mississippi remain undecided, but Democrats have secured at least 54 seats, a significant achievement.
- Democratic candidates won in Maine, Iowa, Ohio, and North Carolina, and held onto their seats in Georgia, New Hampshire, and Michigan.
Schumer Promises to Hold Trump Accountable
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed, "Whenever Trump defies the will of the American people or the law, we will launch investigations, take him to court, and entangle him in legislative razor wire." He added, "The days of Trump's supplicant Senate are over."
Thune and Trump Discuss Election Results
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and President Trump spoke after the GOP's losses. Despite the setbacks, Thune is expected to retain leadership for another two years.
Barrasso's Message Amidst House Leadership Changes
Senate Republican Whip John Barrasso expressed his readiness for the fight, stating, "We lost great Senators in hard races... We must always prioritize voters' priorities." He also vowed to oppose socialism and focus on affordability.
Trump's Address (Excerpt)
President Trump spoke from the site of a new White House ballroom, though the full text of his speech is not provided in the given context.