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Democrats score major upsets and take control of Senate
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Democrats were able to pick up the four seats needed to gain control of the Senate, CBS News projects.
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Compiled from 7 independent publishers CBS News · ABC News · DW · PBS NewsHour · France 24 · The Hill · Fox News
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CBS News emphasises “Democrats score major upsets and take control of Senate”; ABC News leads with “Election 2026 live results: Democrats projected to take control of Senate, House”.
- CBS NewsDemocrats score major upsets and take control of Senate ↗
- ABC NewsElection 2026 live results: Democrats projected to take control of Senate, House ↗
- ABC NewsWATCH: ANALYSIS: Democrats projected to take control of House and Senate ↗
- CBS NewsDemocrats win control of Senate, CBS News projects ↗
- DWUS midterms: Democrats gain control of Senate from Republicans ↗
- CBS NewsDemocrats win majority in the Senate, flipping control of upper chamber ↗
- PBS NewsHourDemocrats take control of the Senate after winning key midterm races ↗
- France 24🔴 Midterms live : Democrats take control of Senate, ending Republican dominance in Washington ↗
- ABC NewsWATCH: House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks after Democrats projected to take control of House ↗
- The HillLive updates: Democrats take control of House and Senate ↗
- The HillDemocrats win Senate majority ↗
- Fox NewsTrump touts 'ultimate power' of veto if Democrats win control of House and Senate ↗

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- The HillDemocrats win Senate majority ↗