Washington: In the US midterm elections, the Democratic Party has recorded a historic breakthrough. Having secured victories in at least 254 of the 435 seats in the House of Representatives, Democrats are poised to approach 260 seats once the final results are declared. According to the election outcomes as of November 10, the Republican Party has won 165 seats. Results in 16 constituencies remain to be announced. NBC News’s analysis projects that Democrats are likely to win a total of 259 seats. If this forecast by Euronews +1 proves accurate, it will rank among the largest Democratic majorities in the House in over three decades. Following the 2008 elections, the party held 257 seats, while in 1992 it secured 258 seats. Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is a strong contender to become the next Speaker of the House.
The current Republican Speaker, Mike Johnson, conceded that the election outcome fell short of the party’s expectations. With Democrats also securing a majority in the Senate, the next two years will be decisive for President Donald Trump’s administration. Democrats are expected to exert greater influence over legislation, the federal budget, and congressional oversight of government operations. Notably, Democrats won several constituencies that Trump had previously carried in 2024. The Cook Political Report estimates that at least 53 Democrats representing districts won by Trump will serve in the new House of Representatives. However, the Cook Political Report has not yet completed vote counts in all districts. The true extent of the Democrats’ victory will become clear once the final seat tally is confirmed. The results of the 2026 elections are being evaluated as a political setback for the Trump administration and a significant turning point in American politics ahead of the 2028 presidential election.
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Original Malayalam report: Malayalam Daily News
