Democrats’ big election win revives a difficult Social Security question: Who pays?

MarketWatch · Alessandra Malito · 2026-11-04 20:47 UTC

There are many ideas for saving Social Security. All of them will hurt.

There are many ideas for saving Social Security. All of them will hurt.

The so-called blue wave of the 2026 midterm elections may be the beginning of Social Security reform — and increased taxes, at least for some Americans.

Senatorial terms last six years, and the program’s trust funds are expected to run out of money in the next six years. The overlapping timelines mean Congress must act sooner rather than later if it intends to keep the program solvent, and those who will take office as a result of the midterm elections may have a say in the matter.

Read the full story at MarketWatch · All coverage of this story