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INSANE: Democrats just pulled off a rare midterm sweep its happened only three other times since world war ii | Vintage Vibes

Supporters of Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico cheer as they watch election returns at the Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin, Texas, on Nov. 3, 2026. Democrats went on to win control of both chambers of Congress in a rare midterm sweep that included victories in longtime Republican strongholds. (Credit: Getty Images)

Democrats have taken control of both chambers of Congress in a midterm election for just the fourth time since World War II, dealing President Donald Trump a defeat that reached well beyond the usual battleground states.

The party flipped at least seven Republican-held Senate seats Tuesday, including victories in Texas, Kansas, Iowa and South Carolina. It also secured a House majority, ending Republican control of Congress for the final two years of Trump's presidency.

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