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Center Owned by The Tribune TrustUS Midterms 2026: Red wall crumbles as Democrats make historic gains across Texas, Kansas, Iowa
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In the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, Democrats are projected to win control of the House of Representatives and flip two Senate seats, delivering a major setback for President Donald Trump. Trump claimed that if his name had been on the ballot, Republicans would have won in a landslide, as the party faces setbacks in several key races. The elections are described as a nationwide verdict on Trump’s turbulent second term, with voter discontent over living costs, tariffs and the war against Iran. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become the first African‑American speaker, and betting markets gave Democrats a 100 % chance of securing Senate control.
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Democrats are projected to win the US House in the 2026 midterms, positioning Hakeem Jeffries to become the first African American Speaker. The incoming majority plans aggressive investigations against President Trump, while strong Democratic momentum emerges in traditionally Republican states like…
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A political map long dominated by Republican red is turning increasingly blue as Democrats make significant inroads into traditionally conservative strongholds in the 2026 US midterm elections, with historic victories in Texas, Kansas and Iowa signalling a major shift in the electoral landscape.
