Democrats continue to make significant gains in the 2026 US midterm elections, with the latest reported numbers showing 155 House seats for Democrats to 97 for Republicans. In the Senate, Democrats won 51 seats to 39 for Republicans, putting them on the brink of a majority following key sweeps in North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas. Meanwhile, Republicans lead in gubernatorial results, with 22 races won compared to 11 for Democrats.