The biggest races Democrats won in the midterms

Washington — Voters across the country delivered a stinging rebuke to Republicans in Congress and President Trump’s agenda in the 2026 midterm elections, with Democrats capturing House and Senate seats that had seemed out of reach just a few months ago. CBS News projects Democrats will take control of both chambers when the new Congress convenes in January, with wide margins in each. Democrats are projected to control at least 55 Senate seats, with only Alaska still unresolved. In the House, CBS News estimates the party could control between 254 and 267 when all the votes are counted. Out of 11 Senate races that CBS News considered battlegrounds, Democrats were projected to win 10. The 11th race, in Alaska, is still rated a toss-up, with a lengthy ballot-counting process expected. The victories weren’t just limited to House and Senate races, either. Democrats captured the governor’s mansion in Texas, a feat they haven’t accomplished since 1990.

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