US midterm elections 2026 as it happened: Democrats win control of Congress

Democrats won control of Congress in the 2026 US midterms. Catch up on key races, crypto-backed candidates and the outlook for crypto regulation.

Democrats have won control of both chambers of the US Congress, reshaping the outlook for cryptocurrency legislation and giving the party greater power to scrutinize President Donald Trump’s crypto ventures during the final two years of his term.

Live coverage has ended. Read our updates on key congressional races, crypto-backed candidates and election-night reactions below. Results and race calls are based on Associated Press reporting. Entries appear in reverse chronological order.

Nov. 4 at 03:35 ET:

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