Democrats win both House and Senate in US midterms; Trump says result would differ had he run

The Democratic Party has won control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the 2026 US midterm elections. The result is a major political setback for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. The outcome suggests voters cast their ballots against Trump's policies. The defeat has opened a new phase of confrontation in American politics.

Democrats also made big gains in some states where the Republican Party has traditionally held sway. Results in states such as Kansas, South Carolina and Texas have changed political equations. The win will give Democrats the power to keep a check on the decisions of the Trump administration and to block key bills.

After the defeat, Trump reacted on social media. He claimed that had he himself been in the contest, the Republican Party would have won by a huge majority. His statement indicated that he attributes the party's defeat to the fact that he was not a candidate.

Even so, Trump showed readiness to accept the result of the election and also congratulated the Democrats. Meanwhile, some Republican supporters have blamed Trump's policies for the defeat.

The Iran war, rising inflation, fuel prices and higher prices of essential goods were key issues in the election. Voters felt that the war had increased the economic burden on American citizens. Trump also acknowledged that the Iran war played some part in the Republican defeat. He added that the decision taken against Iran was right, and defended his stand.

The Democratic win is set to shift the balance of power in the United States. The new House is likely to scrutinise the working of the Trump administration, exercise control over economic decisions and oppose key policies. The clash between the White House and Congress is therefore likely to sharpen during the rest of Trump's term.