Democrats win majority in the Senate, flipping control of upper chamber
Updated on: November 3, 2026 / 11:46 PM EST / CBS News
TL;DR
- Democrats have won control of the Senate in the 2026 elections.
- Key Democratic victories occurred in Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Kansas, and Iowa.
- Democrats held onto seats in Georgia and New Hampshire.
- Democrats also projected to take control of the House of Representatives.
- The Democratic majority allows them to block presidential nominees and control legislative votes.
- This victory has implications for President Trump's final two years in office.