The biggest races Democrats won in the midterms

Democrats secured pivotal Senate victories in Texas, Michigan, and Maine during the 2026 midterms. Additional wins were recorded in South Carolina and Georgia. According to CBS News exit polls, economic issues played a decisive role in these outcomes. While economic factors previously propelled President Trump to victory in 2024, those same concerns negatively impacted his party during the 2026 elections, facilitating these significant Democratic gains across several key states in the United States.