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ReutersDemocrats are projected to take control of both chambers of the US Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ), marking a major shift in Washington and setting up a significant check on US President Donald Trump’s agenda.
DDHQ projected Democrats to win control of the House of Representatives and the Senate, completing a sweeping victory for the party in an election widely seen as a referendum on Trump's presidency.
The projections also mark a reversal of Republican control of Congress, giving Democrats greater power to challenge the administration and shape the national legislative agenda.
The Senate results saw Democrats make significant gains in traditionally Republican strongholds, flipping seats in Texas, Kansas, South Carolina and Ohio. Democrats needed to flip four seats to take control of the chamber and had so far managed to retake six, according to Bloomberg. Results from Michigan, Maine and Alaska were still outstanding at the time of the report.
The House projection also marked a setback for Republicans, who had struggled to distance themselves from Trump as his approval ratings fell in the weeks before the election.
Democrats' gains came amid widespread voter dissatisfaction over the cost of living and opposition to the unpopular war in Iran.
Trump had repeatedly urged supporters to turn out, framing the midterms as a contest in which his own political standing was at stake.
He had earlier expressed confidence that Republicans would perform better than expected, arguing that the economy was in good shape despite persistent concerns over rising living costs. Following the Republican setback, Trump said he would accept the election results.
The projected Democratic takeover of both chambers will significantly change the balance of power in Washington. With control of the House and Senate beginning in January, Democrats will have greater influence over legislation and congressional oversight of the Trump administration.
They will also be able to block Trump's nominations, including appointments to the Supreme Court and the Federal Reserve, and launch investigations into his administration.
The new balance of power will take effect on January 3, when the next Congress convenes. However, Democratic control of Congress will not necessarily translate into major legislative gains, as Trump will retain the presidential veto and the power to block legislation passed by Congress.
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DDHQ projected Democrats to win control of the House of Representatives and the Senate, completing a sweeping victory for the party in an election widely seen as a referendum on Trump's presidency.
The projections also mark a reversal of Republican control of Congress, giving Democrats greater power to challenge the administration and shape the national legislative agenda.
The Senate results saw Democrats make significant gains in traditionally Republican strongholds, flipping seats in Texas, Kansas, South Carolina and Ohio. Democrats needed to flip four seats to take control of the chamber and had so far managed to retake six, according to Bloomberg. Results from Michigan, Maine and Alaska were still outstanding at the time of the report.
The House projection also marked a setback for Republicans, who had struggled to distance themselves from Trump as his approval ratings fell in the weeks before the election.
Democrats' gains came amid widespread voter dissatisfaction over the cost of living and opposition to the unpopular war in Iran.
Trump had repeatedly urged supporters to turn out, framing the midterms as a contest in which his own political standing was at stake.
He had earlier expressed confidence that Republicans would perform better than expected, arguing that the economy was in good shape despite persistent concerns over rising living costs. Following the Republican setback, Trump said he would accept the election results.
The projected Democratic takeover of both chambers will significantly change the balance of power in Washington. With control of the House and Senate beginning in January, Democrats will have greater influence over legislation and congressional oversight of the Trump administration.
They will also be able to block Trump's nominations, including appointments to the Supreme Court and the Federal Reserve, and launch investigations into his administration.
The new balance of power will take effect on January 3, when the next Congress convenes. However, Democratic control of Congress will not necessarily translate into major legislative gains, as Trump will retain the presidential veto and the power to block legislation passed by Congress.
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