Winners and losers of the 2026 midterms

Democrats achieved a significant blue wave in the 2026 midterms, winning majorities in both the House and Senate during the costliest election cycle ever recorded. While the party celebrated these stunning results, the president emerged as the most significant political loser following Tuesday night's outcomes. National reports identify five winners and five losers from the election, highlighting a dramatic shift in political power and a challenging result for the current presidential administration.