Democrats win Senate majority in 2026 midterms, flipping three GOP seats
The gist
Democrats won the Senate majority, flipping North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas from Republicans.
The win gives Democrats control of both chambers alongside their House victory.
How it unfolded
- Sep 21, 2026Prediction markets show Democrats surging and emerging as the clear favorite to take the Senate.
- Oct 15, 2026A Pew survey finds 48% predict Republicans keep the Senate majority and 46% think Democrats flip control; 55% expect Democrats to win the House.
- Nov 3, 2026Roy Cooper defeats Republican Michael Whatley in North Carolina, Sen. Jon Ossoff wins reelection in Georgia, and Rep. Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire. More than 59 million people had cast ballots before Tuesday, surpassing early-voter turnout from 2022.