Decision Desk HQ: Democrats win control of senate

• DDHQ projects a 53-47 Democratic majority.
• The shift would give Democrats greater power to scrutinize the Trump administration and influence federal appointments.
• The projected victory adds to a broader Democratic election-night surge, including gains in the House and key statewide races.

Democrats are projected to take control of the US Senate, according to Decision Desk HQ, marking a major electoral breakthrough for the party and a significant setback for President Donald Trump and Republicans.

The projection would end the Republican Party's control of the chamber and give Democrats a Senate majority for the first time since 2025, reshaping the balance of power in Congress for the remainder of Trump's presidency.

Democrats made significant gains in traditionally Republican territory, flipping Senate seats in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and Ohio, according to election projections. Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper defeated Republican Michael Whatley, while Democrat James Talarico scored an upset victory over Ken Paxton in Texas. In South Carolina, Democrat Annie Andrews defeated Republican Darline Graham, while Democrats also secured victories in Georgia and New Hampshire, retaining seats held by their party.

The victory comes amid a strong Democratic performance across the country, with the party scoring major gains in traditionally Republican territory and flipping key races that had been considered difficult contests.

A Democratic-controlled Senate would give the party greater influence over legislation, presidential nominations and congressional oversight of the Trump administration, potentially complicating the president's legislative agenda during the final two years of his term.

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