Who Won The Midterms 2026? Democrats Win House As Senate Race Goes Down To The Wire

Democrats are projected to take control of the U.S. House of Representatives following Tuesday's midterm elections, with the BBC reporting that of 247 of 435 seats counted, Democrats had won 152 versus 95 for Republicans. The split outcome points to divided government, which matters for markets because it constrains the legislative path for spending, tax and regulatory measures. What to watch next is the final Senate seat tally and how the resulting balance of power shapes the policy agenda heading into the next congressional session.