US midterms: Democrats gain control of Senate from Republicans

· DW

The Democratic Party gained control of Senate, delivering a stinging rebuke to US President Donald Trump and his Republican Party. Follow DW's live updates. DW has more.

  • Democratic Party candidates secure historic wins in Senate races
  • James Talarico wins Democrats' first Senate seat in Texas in decades
  • Annie Andrews stuns Republicans in South Carolina
  • Democrats are also on course to win control of the House of Representatives
  • Democrats also notch wins in gubernatorial contests in Ohio and Georgia
  • Exit polls show widespread discontent and disapproval of US President Donald Trump

Follow the latest developments from the US midterm elections on November 3, 2026: