WASHINGTON — Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections, overturning Republican majorities and setting the stage for a new period of divided government during President Donald Trump’s second term.
While races are still be decided, current projections show the Democrats to take 54 Senate seats, with 2 races still too close to call, including a shocking upset in Mississippi where Democrat Scott Colom is leading by less than 50 votes.
In the house, Democrats have secured 231 seats, a pickup of 27, with over 150 races still too close to call.
The party’s victories extended beyond competitive suburban districts into states that Republicans had counted on defending. Democrats won Senate contests in Texas and other Republican-leaning states, while a series of House pickups pushed them past the threshold needed for a majority, according to election projections reported by Reuters and the Associated Press.
Ten prominent Republican incumbents defeated or in jeopardy
The election also dealt major setbacks to prominent Republican lawmakers. The following ranking reflects seniority, national profile and political significance, rather than vote margins. Nine have lost or conceded; Lauren Boebert’s race remained too close to call early Wednesday.
Current projections show the Democrats have won 54 senate races and 231 house races, but over 150 house races are still being counted or too close to call. Among some of the high-profile Republicans to lose office are:
| Photo | Republican | Race | Democratic opponent | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Susan Collins | Maine · Senate | Troy Jackson | Defeated |
 | Scott Perry | Pennsylvania · 10th | Janelle Stelson | Defeated |
 | Roger Marshall | Kansas · Senate | Adam Hamilton | Defeated |
 | Jon Husted | Ohio · Senate | Sherrod Brown | Defeated |
 | Lauren Boebert | Colorado · 4th | Eileen Laubacher | Too close to call |
 | Brian Fitzpatrick | Pennsylvania · 1st | Bob Harvie | Defeated |
 | Tom Kean Jr. | New Jersey · 7th | Rebecca Bennett | Defeated |
 | Jen Kiggans | Virginia · 2nd | Elaine Luria | Defeated |
 | Gabe Evans | Colorado · 8th | Manny Rutinel | Defeated |
 | Jeff Van Drew | New Jersey · 2nd | Zack Mullock | Conceded; call pending |
Results are preliminary as of early Nov. 4. Boebert’s race has not been called; Van Drew conceded, but a formal projection was pending in the reporting reviewed.
The results will change the balance of power in Washington when the new Congress convenes in January. Democratic leaders will be able to set the House agenda, chair committees and launch investigations of the administration. A Senate majority will also give Democrats substantial leverage over presidential nominations, including judicial appointments.
Voters identified high living costs as a central concern, according to election-night surveys. The war with Iran, tariffs and questions about the administration’s conduct also featured in the campaign. Those findings describe voters’ reported priorities, rather than establishing a single cause for the election outcome.
Among the most striking results was Democrat James Talarico’s Senate victory in Texas over Republican Ken Paxton, ending decades of Republican statewide victories there. Democrats also won the Texas governor’s race, a setback in a state that has been a foundation of Republican national politics.
Trump said he would accept the results but indicated that he would veto legislation he considered unacceptable.
