Democrats win control of Senate as US voters reject Trump’s agenda
Summary
Democrats regained control of the Senate after winning races in several states where the party had not won in decades, according to the Associated Press. With House results still pointing toward a Democratic majority, the party is expected to control both chambers of Congress next year, giving it greater power to block President Donald Trump’s legislation and appointments.Key Facts
- Democrats won Senate races in South Carolina, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Iowa and Kansas, according to the Associated Press.
- Vote counting continued in Minnesota, Michigan, Maine and Alaska when the article was published.
- Republicans failed to unseat Democratic senators in New Hampshire and Georgia.
- Democrats lost Senate control in 2024, when Republicans gained a 53-seat majority.
- The article says Trump’s approval ratings fell, especially on the economy and immigration.
- The article links voter concerns to Trump’s decision to attack Iran and to federal immigration raids, which resulted in the deaths of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis.
- Democratic former North Carolina governor Roy Cooper won the race to replace retiring Republican Senator Thom Tillis.
- Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in Texas by a double-digit margin, according to the Associated Press.
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