The US Democratic Party has secured control of the United States Senate and appears positioned to retain its majority in the House of Representatives following strong performances across the country in the 2026 midterm elections.
Latest tracking projections released show Democrats securing 52 seats in the Senate, surpassing the 51-seat threshold required for a working majority.
The Republican Party currently holds 40 seats, with several key contests still awaiting final declarations.
In the House of Representatives, early tallies show Democrats leading with 263 seats compared to 164 for Republicans out of the total 435 seats.
Map projections indicate Democrats holding 193 confirmed seats against 114 for Republicans, as counting continues toward the 218-seat majority requirement.
The Democratic surge extended to state governorships nationwide. Provisional election data indicates Democratic candidates have clinched 24 gubernatorial races, whilst Republicans have secured 13, with counting ongoing in remaining contested states.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
