Democrats are gaining ground in the 2026 US midterms, flipping Republican seats as the battle for control of Congress intensifies. In North Carolina, Roy Cooper defeated Republican Michael Whatley to flip a US Senate seat, while Jamie Iger secured a Democratic pickup in the 11th US Congressional District. Democrats are also up for key Republican-held House seats in Pennsylvania, while their Senate candidates are reportedly leading in Ohio, Kansas, South Carolina and Texas. The North Carolina Senate victory leaves Democrats with three more net gains to secure a Senate majority.

Democrats are gaining ground in the 2026 US midterms, flipping Republican seats as the battle for control of Congress intensifies. In North Carolina, Roy Cooper defeated Republican Michael Whatley to flip a US Senate seat, while Jamie Iger secured a Democratic pickup in the 11th US Congressional District. Democrats are also up for key Republican-held House seats in Pennsylvania, while their Senate candidates are reportedly leading in Ohio, Kansas, South Carolina and Texas. The North Carolina Senate victory leaves Democrats with three more net gains to secure a Senate majority.