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.
Follow live coverage of the 2026 US midterm elections, including key congressional races, crypto-backed candidates and what the results could mean for digital asset 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.
Following their victory in North Carolina, Democrats would need two further Republican-held seats to reach a majority, provided they retain all their Democratic-held seats.