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Democrats have secured control of both chambers of Congress in a sweeping midterm election victory, fundamentally reshaping the political landscape in Washington and setting the stage for a divided government as Republicans retain control of the White House.

House of Representatives: Democrats have secured control of the House, with the latest Decision Desk HQ tally showing 254 Democrats and 161 Republicans elected. Approximately 20 races remain unresolved, but Democrats have established a commanding majority that will give them control of the legislative agenda, committee leadership, and oversight responsibilities.

U.S. Senate: Democrats have secured at least 54 seats, compared with 44 Republicans, with two races remaining uncalled in Alaska and Mississippi.

  • Alaska: Democrat Mary Peltola is challenging Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan and currently holds a narrow lead. If neither candidate receives more than 50% of the first-choice vote, ranked-choice tabulation will determine the winner. The final tabulation is scheduled for November 18.
  • Mississippi: Democrat Scott Colom is narrowly leading Republican incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith. Thousands of provisional ballots remain to be counted, while additional absentee ballots postmarked by Election Day can arrive through November 10. Mississippi does not provide for an automatic recount, although a candidate may petition the courts for one.
  • Ohio Senate Seat Adds to Republican Challenges: Republicans will also lose another Senate vote during the final weeks of the current congressional session following the defeat of appointed Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH) in the special election to fill the remainder of the term previously held by Vice President JD Vance. Under Ohio law, Sen.-elect Sherrod Brown (D-OH) could be sworn in as early as December 15, when Husted’s appointed term officially expires.