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New York Governor Kathy Hochul, candidate for reelection, Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor of New York Adrienne Adams, Democratic candidate for New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and Democratic candidate for New York State Attorney General Letitia James react after winning, at a Democratic Election night party during the US midterm elections, in Manhattan, New York City, US, Nov. 3, 2026. (Credit: Jeenah Moon/ Reuters)
Add as preferred on Google The Democratic Party scored a decisive victory in the midterm elections, outperforming polling predictions. The balance of power in Congress shifted significantly, restoring a measure of balance between the executive and legislative branches after two years in which the Republican majority exercised no serious oversight of Donald Trump. This election goes beyond a simple political rebuke: voters rejected a vision of presidential power that treated electoral victory as a blank check to circumvent institutions.According to available results, Democrats captured seven Republican-held seats in the Senate and about 25 in the House of Representatives. They now hold at least 54 of the Senate’s 100 seats, counting two allied independents, and at least 228 of the House’s 435 seats, despite redistricting. Beyond regaining majorities, the... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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