Democrats win control of both congressional chambers in mid-term upset

Democrats captured both houses of Congress in a major mid-term election upset.

The Democratic Party secured majorities in both the Senate and the House of Representatives during the mid-term elections. This victory gives the party full control of Congress for the first time in several years. Several candidates also achieved historic wins across multiple states during the vote.

• The outcomeDemocrats captured both legislative chambers in a sweeping electoral rout.
• The backgroundThe party regained full control of Congress for the first time since 2023.
• The geographyVictories included flipped seats in reliably Republican states.