Historic Senate Wins as Democrats Take Congress in Landslide; Trump Says Willing to Accept Those Results

Democrats win across the country

Democrats took back control of both chambers of Congress in a disastrous night for Republicans and the president. Voters in conservative strongholds that backed Trump two years earlier shifted sharply toward Democratic candidates.

The changes included gains among young men, Latino voters and other groups that had supported MAGA in the 2024 race. Democratic candidates also won in places that had not elected Democrats for decades.

Texas breaks its long streak

In Texas, Democrat James Talarico defeated Trump-backed attorney general Ken Paxton in the Senate race. The victory ended the party’s 38-year losing streak in the state, described as the country’s biggest Republican state. The results marked a major shift in a state that had supported Republicans for decades.

Historic wins in Michigan and Ohio

Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won in Michigan, becoming the first Muslim senator in U.S. history. His victory came in a key swing state. In Ohio, Amy Acton was elected governor despite a controversial attack-ad campaign that used her own mother. Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff, a potential presidential hopeful, also won his race.

Trump responds to Republican losses

Trump initially blamed Republican candidates as the night’s results became increasingly damaging for his party. He later posted an image of a MAGA-style red hat bearing the word “VETO.” The election represented a reversal of gains Trump had made among several demographic groups. The article also reported that election-related issues at polling sites in New York were being reported and that election conspiracies were circulating.