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Democrats won control of both the House and the Senate in the 2026 US midterm elections, the first time the party has held both chambers in 50 years. Democrats also flipped at least 24 House districts, seven Senate seats and five governorships, according to Associated Press data. In Texas, Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated Governor Greg Abbott, who was seeking a record fourth term. Voters cited inflation, the cost of living and dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump as key concerns, and Republicans had flipped no Democratic-held seats by the time of the latest reporting.

The 27 Oct election results will be certified and delivered to President Isaac Herzog on 4 Nov, confirming that Netanyahu's bloc secured 53 seats while the Change bloc won 48 and Arab parties captured a record 19 seats, leaving no side with the 61 seats needed to form a government. Voter turnout reached 77.7%, the highest since 1999. Herzog can assign a 28‑day coalition mandate, extendable by 14 days, and is expected to consult party leaders before deciding whom to task with building a coalition.

Barack Obama denounces President Donald Trump as chaotic and cruel during speeches in Ohio, Michigan and a Democratic campaign event, while Trump replies on Truth Social that Obama is incompetent, highlighting a sharp exchange between the two former presidents.