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Voter outrage over and helped Democrats soar to victory in races around the country on Tuesday to retake control of both the House and Senate.
As of early Wednesday morning, Democrats had successfully captured 54 Senate seats and 228 House seats. Democrats were able to flip at least six Senate seats, including seats in Iowa, Kansas, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, and Texas. With Alaska and Mississippi still outstanding, Democrats may finish with as many as 56 Senate seats.
About the Author
Charles Hilu is a national affairs reporter at National Review. A graduate of the University of Michigan, he previously worked at the Washington Free Beacon and The Dispatch before joining National Review in 2026.
About the Author
Brittany Bernstein is the deputy news editor of National Review Online.
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Voter outrage over and helped Democrats soar to victory in races around the country on Tuesday to retake control of both the House and Senate.
As of early Wednesday morning, Democrats had successfully captured 54 Senate seats and 228 House seats. Democrats were able to flip at least six Senate seats, including seats in Iowa, Kansas, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, and Texas. With Alaska and Mississippi still outstanding, Democrats may finish with as many as 56 Senate seats.
About the Author
Charles Hilu is a national affairs reporter at National Review. A graduate of the University of Michigan, he previously worked at the Washington Free Beacon and The Dispatch before joining National Review in 2026.
About the Author
Brittany Bernstein is the deputy news editor of National Review Online.
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