Democrats Win Control of US House of Representatives in 2026 Midterm Elections

Democrats are projected to win control of the US House of Representatives for the upcoming 120th Congress, which convenes on January 4, 2027. Major network projections indicate Democrats will secure at least 235 seats, surpassing the 218 required for a majority, with Representative Hakeem Jeffries slated to become House Majority Leader. The shift follows the 2026 midterm elections on November 3, where all 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats were contested. Crucial flips in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina, Colorado, and Kansas helped Democrats retake the chamber amid voter concern over fuel prices and cost-of-living pressures.