Where Trump’s Huge Midterms Defeat Ranks Among Worst in History

Newsweek · Alia Shoaib · 2026-11-04 11:16 UTC

Democrats' sweeping gains could put Trump's midterm defeat among some of the biggest electoral setbacks in modern history.

Democrats have taken back control of both the House and the Senate, in a sweeping blue wave that has dealt President Donald Trump a major political blow halfway through his second term in the White House.

In the Senate, Democrats have secured 54 seats to Republicans' 44, with two races still outstanding. They have so far flipped seven Republican-held seats.

In the House, Democrats have picked up 25 Republican-held seats, so far winning 228 seats to Republicans' 139, with 68 races yet to be called.

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