Behind the Curtain: The Trump obliteration
Summary
The article reports major Democratic gains in the 2026 elections, including Senate victories in several traditionally Republican states and large shifts in congressional races. It says Democrats may hold a 55-seat Senate majority and gained power in Texas, North Carolina and Georgia, while Republicans face a reduced presence in Congress.Key Facts
- The article says Democrats won Senate races in Texas, Kansas, South Carolina and Ohio, and may also win in Mississippi.
- It says those results could give Democrats a 55-seat Senate majority.
- A New York Times estimate cited in the article puts Democrats' average victory margin in swing districts at about 13 points.
- The article reports James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton in Texas by 55% to 43%, and says Gina Hinojosa will become the state's first Democratic governor in 32 years.
- It says Adam Hamilton became the first Democrat elected to a Kansas Senate seat in 94 years.
- The article says North Carolina Democrats flipped a Senate seat and may have defeated Republican Rep. Richard Hudson; it projects the state's congressional delegation could shift from 10 Republicans and four Democrats to five Republicans and nine Democrats.
- The article reports that Democrats gained power at the state and U.S. Senate levels in Georgia.
- It says Democrats will have the power to investigate President Trump, his family and supporters, and to set the agenda in both chambers of Congress.
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