Democrats extend House majority as midterm results continue

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Nov, 10:40 · Archive

Democrats have exceeded 250 House seats and widened their majority as results continue from the 2026 US midterm elections.

Democrats have widened their majority in the House of Representatives as results continue from the 2026 US midterm elections. The party now leads Republicans 253 to 157, with 25 races left to call. Democrats have flipped eight additional House seats, including victories in Ohio, Arizona and North Carolina.

A number of closely watched contests remain outstanding. The final two US Senate races – in Mississippi and Alaska – have not yet been called. Democratic candidates in those states are hoping to oust Republican incumbents to strengthen their position in Congress. If successful, Democrats would increase their 106-seat majority further. Republicans held on to two House seats in the west, with congressman Mike Kennedy winning re-election in Utah and Amanda McKinney winning in Washington.

In Los Angeles, Democratic socialist Nithya Raman was elected mayor, narrowly defeating incumbent Karen Bass. Ted Cruz described the election results as a 'Watergate-level repudiation' of the Republican Party.

How it is being reported

• These House and Senate midterm races don't have winners yetDemocrats won sizable House and Senate majorities in the 2026 midterm elections, but the exact margins are unclear because some races haven't been projected yet. Here's where the results stand.CBS News · 6 Nov, 14:18
• US midterm elections 2026 live: Democrats exceed 250 House seats as blue wave sweeping Congress growsDemocrats widen gap in House chamber by flipping more seats, including in Ohio, Arizona and North Carolina; Ted Cruz calls election a ‘Watergate-level repudiation’ Live results | Q&A: Ask your questions about Democrats’ win Sign up for Breaking News US email Welcome to our live coverage of the US midterm elections – here are some of the latest key developments. A number of closely watched contests in the midterms are still to be called, including the final two US Senate races – in Mississippi and Alaska. The Democratic candidates are hoping to oust Republican incumbents to bolster their new…Guardian World · 6 Nov, 09:58

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