Democrats Win Majority in Both Chambers of the US Congress
Democrats seize majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate from Republicans.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
The Democratic Party secured significant gains in the U.S. midterm elections, wresting majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate from the Republicans, a political shift that will reshape the balance of power in Washington during the remaining two years of President Donald Trump’s term.
According to preliminary results reported by the Associated Press, Democrats won 228 seats in the House of Representatives compared to 139 for Republicans, with vote counting continuing in 68 congressional districts. In the Senate, Democrats secured 54 seats against 44 for Republicans, while two seats remained undecided.
Meanwhile, CBS News reported that Democrats held 259 seats to Republicans’ 176 in the House, and 54 to 46 in the Senate, reflecting differences in the timing of result updates between the two news organizations.
Democratic gains extended to states known for strong Republican support, including Texas, South Carolina, Ohio, Iowa, and Kansas, despite these states voting for Trump in the 2024 presidential election.
In the Senate, Democrat Abdul Rahman Sheikh’s victory in Michigan over Republican Mike Rogers made him, according to reports, the first Muslim elected to the chamber. Democrats also achieved notable wins in Texas, Kansas, Ohio, and South Carolina, alongside Senator Jon Ossoff’s retention of his seat representing Georgia.
The gains also included state gubernatorial races, with reports indicating that Democrat Gina Hinojosa won the governorship of Texas over Republican Greg Abbott, as well as Democratic victories in Iowa and Ohio.
These results come amid voter discontent linked to rising living costs and the repercussions of the war with Iran. Control of Congress grants Democrats broader authority to oversee the U.S. administration, manage congressional committees, and influence legislation and appointments.
In his first comment on his party’s losses, Trump stated via his social media platform that he was not a candidate in these elections, arguing that his participation would have delivered a major victory for Republicans.
CBS News quoted him as expressing readiness to work with Democrats, while simultaneously warning against the use of the veto power against legislation he does not support.
