How the Democratic party flipped the House and Senate, in 12 charts | Fortune
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Democrats swept the 2026 U.S. midterms, winning majorities in both the Senate and the House, according to Fortune’s 12-chart analysis of the results published November 5, 2026. The flip gives the party control of both chambers of Congress for the first time since the 2020 elections, reshaping the legislative agenda ahead of the 2028 presidential race. The outcome, reported by Fortune’s Joshua Hong, marks a sharp reversal from the previous Congress and sets up divided government with the White House. Investors and policy watchers will now focus on committee leadership, spending negotiations and any legislative priorities Democrats pursue once the new Congress convenes.
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