Democrats win control of US Congress in 2026 midterm elections

Democrats secured majorities in both the US House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, flipping multiple Republican-held seats. President Donald Trump attributed the losses partly to the Iran war and his absence from the ballot, while pledging to veto Democratic legislation.

The US congressional midterm elections, held on the night of November 4, 2026, show a rise in anti-Israel sentiment. Abdul el-Sayed, a Democrat of Egyptian descent, won in Michigan and will become the first Muslim in the Senate. He accuses Israel of "genocide" and demands an end to military aid. In Georgia, Democratic Senator John Ossoff was reelected; he previously voted to block arms deals with Israel. In New York, three allies of Mayor Zohran Mamdani won primaries. In Philadelphia, socialist Chris Rabb, who demands an embargo, is leading. The article notes that Democratic support among Jewish voters is declining.