Senate: Democrats Flip Key Republican Seats and Regain Control of the Chamber
Senate: Democrats have won control of the U.S. Senate, ending the Republicans’ majority and delivering a major shift in Washington. Democrats flipped key Republican-held seats in Texas, Ohio, Kansas, South Carolina and North Carolina. The victories give Democrats control of the chamber and greater power to shape legislation and oversee the Trump administration during the next two years.
House: Democrats Flip Key Republican Seats and Regain Control of the Lower Chamber
House: Democrats are projected to regain control of the U.S. House of Representatives after flipping several Republican-held seats in key districts across the country. The victories include competitive races in Iowa, Virginia, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
The shift would end the Republicans’ House majority and give Democrats control of both chambers of Congress, allowing them to lead congressional investigations, oversee the Trump administration and challenge the president’s legislative agenda.
Democratic Congressman Robert Garcia, expected to become chairman of the House Oversight Committee, signaled that investigations into the administration would be a priority.
Governors: Democrats Make Major Gains Across the United States
Democrats scored significant victories in gubernatorial elections across the country, flipping several traditionally Republican states and moving toward a majority of governorships nationwide.
A total of 36 states held gubernatorial elections on November 3, 2026. Among the most notable results:
- Georgia: Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms defeated Republican Rick Jackson, becoming the first Black woman elected governor in U.S. history.
- Texas: Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated Republican incumbent Greg Abbott, becoming the state’s first Latina governor.
- Ohio: Democrat Amy Acton defeated Republican Vivek Ramaswamy.
- Iowa: Democrat Rob Sand defeated Republican Zach Lahn.
- New Mexico: Democrat Deb Haaland won, becoming the first Native American woman elected governor.
- Wisconsin: Democrat David Crowley won the governor’s race.
- Pennsylvania: Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro won reelection.
- Illinois: JB Pritzker secured a historic third term.
- California: Democrat Xavier Becerra won the governor’s race.
- Florida: Republican Byron Donalds won, becoming the first Black Republican elected governor in U.S. history.
The results represent a significant shift in state political leadership. Democrats’ victories in traditionally Republican states such as Texas, Georgia, Iowa and Ohio were among the most closely watched outcomes of the night.
First Balkan Media will continue to follow the rezults from the election and report about it.
