Democrats Projected to Win 52 Senate Seats, Retake Congress in U.S. Midterms

In-person voting in the U.S. midterm elections effectively ended at 1 a.m. Eastern Time on Nov. 4 after polling stations in Alaska's Aleutian Islands closed. Election data firm Decision Desk HQ projects Democrats will win 52 of 100 Senate seats, retaking Senate control, and previously projected the party will retake the House, putting Democrats in control of Congress. President Donald Trump congratulated Democrats and said he is willing to cooperate, while adding he may use presidential vetoes to force bipartisan agreements. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats won the Senate despite challenges. These are media and institutional projections, not certified results; state certification mostly runs from mid-to-late November through December, with some competitive districts potentially delayed by recounts or legal disputes.