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Democrats won control of the US Senate in the Nov. 4 midterm elections, according to NPR and WGAL, which reported that the party flipped seats. NPR reported…
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First published 21:19 UTC, 4 November 2026 · Updated 13:36 UTC, 5 November 2026
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What has been reported
- 23:44 UTC, 3 November 2026
Aspen Public Radio reported that Democrats won the House and Senate, giving them full control of Congress for the first time since 2023.
- 04:15 UTC, 4 November 2026
WEAR reported that Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in Texas, flipping a U.S. Senate seat.
- 04:31 UTC, 4 November 2026
The Manila Times also reported that Talarico flipped a Senate seat in Texas.
- 05:04 UTC, 4 November 2026
iHeart reported that Democrats won the Senate and expanded their House majority, with wins in Texas and several other states.
- 13:37 UTC, 4 November 2026
WKNO reported that Chuck Schumer said voters had made their priorities clear and that Democrats must deliver.
- 21:35 UTC, 4 November 2026
WJAR reported that Hispanic and young voters appeared to shift back toward Democrats in the election.
- 00:33 UTC, 5 November 2026
WOLF reported that voters in the industrial Midwest turned against Republicans and that Democrats flipped control of the Senate.
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Coverage so far
Democrats won control of the US Senate in the Nov. 4 midterm elections, according to NPR and WGAL, which reported that the party flipped seats. NPR reported that Chuck Schumer described the Senate’s change as a generational remake, while Fox News said he expects to be re-elected majority leader despite opposition from five newly elected Democratic senators. Hindustan Times said progressives had put differences aside to win, while Breitbart reported that Peggy Flanagan called for Schumer to be replaced.
Written by the Gods Eyes news desk with an AI model from the reports on this page, , and checked by software against them. No person checked it: follow the links to read the reporting.
Live timeline 20 headlines
5 November 2026
- 15:12KFDM · · also on 16 other sitesVOTE: Do you think Democrats will deliver on their promises while in control of Congress? Original ↗
- 12:14ocregister.com · · also on 16 other sitesDemocrats vow major probes into Trump's 'tentacles of corruption' Original ↗
- 03:14WTOV · · also on 16 other sitesWave of DSA & DSA-aligned candidates win races; Dems retake majority in House & Senate Original ↗
- 01:49WBBH · · also on 16 other sitesWill Democrats impeach Trump? Party leaders lay out priorities after winning control of Congress Original ↗
- 00:33WOLF · · also on 16 other sitesDemocratic wave flips Senate, exposes GOP weakness in Rust Belt ahead of 2028 Original ↗
4 November 2026
- 22:27WLKY · · also on 16 other sitesMidterm results: Democrats flip key Senate and House seats Original ↗
- 22:07WTVC · · also on 16 other sitesDemocrats lay out plans to fight corruption once they take control of Congress Original ↗
- 22:01KRTV NEWS Great Falls · · also on 16 other sitesCan Democrats deliver on a promise to rein in ICE? Original ↗
- 21:35WJAR · · also on 16 other sitesHispanic and young voters swing back to Democrats, fueling midterm blue wave Original ↗
- 18:19dailyadvance.com · · also on 16 other sitesDemocratic sweep of Congress ushers in a new era as Trump acknowledges impact of Iran war Original ↗
- 18:07KUAF 91.3 · · also on 16 other sitesBack in the majority, Democrats have plans for a long list of Trump investigations Original ↗
- 16:21iheart.com · Wall Street Rallies As Democrats Win Congress In Midterms Original ↗
- 14:02winnipegfreepress.com · · also on 16 other sitesDemocrats usher in a new era with their resounding sweep of the House and the Senate Original ↗
- 13:37WKNO FM · · also on 16 other sitesChuck Schumer heralds Democrats' 'generational remake' of Senate Original ↗
- 12:40Internazionale · · also on 16 other sitesElon Musk's business empire braces for Democratic wave as Texas flips blue Original ↗
- 07:32WGXA · · also on 16 other sitesAbdul El-Sayed projected to win Michigan U.S. Senate Race: AP Original ↗
- 05:04WGAL · · also on 16 other sites2026 midterms: Democrats clinch control of US Senate Original ↗
- 04:21Bromsgrove Advertiser · · also on 16 other sitesDemocrats secure major wins in their campaign to wrestle control of US Congress Original ↗
- 04:15WEAR · · also on 16 other sitesJames Talarico flips Texas Senate seat, ending Democrats' statewide drought Original ↗
3 November 2026
- 23:44Aspen Public Radio · · also on 16 other sitesDemocrats win full control of Congress, ushering in a new era of divided government Original ↗
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