US midterms: AP and Reuters report Democratic majorities in both chambers
AP now also calls the House for Democrats. The earlier difference between the two agencies’ assessments has changed.
Updated 04.11.2026 · 11:01, Athens time — What changed
The Associated Press now reports that Democrats have won the House of Representatives as well as the Senate. Its latest accessible report agrees with Reuters on control of both chambers.
This changes the earlier coverage in which AP still considered the House too early to call. That difference remains below as election-night history, rather than the two agencies’ current assessment.
Media calls do not constitute state certification of all results or immediately change the sitting Congress. This update adds no final seat total or declaration of a new House speaker. Taking office and organising the new Congress are separate stages.
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Updated 04.11.2026 · 10:01, Athens time — What changed
Coverage adds the projection that Democrat James Talarico defeats Republican Ken Paxton in Texas. The accessible Reuters report and ERTnews, citing ANA-MPA and Reuters, describe a media projection; ERTnews attributes the call to Decision Desk HQ. The seat was Republican-held, making this a projected seat gain.
The official Texas Secretary of State results page displays an update of 3 November, 11:40 p.m. and 47% of polling locations reporting for the Senate race. Talarico leads there, but this does not mean 47% of votes or completed certification. No final vote share or definitive seat total is published here.
This supplements the previous report of a Democratic Senate majority. It preserves the distinction between media estimates, state certification and taking office in the new Congress.
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Updated 04.11.2026 · 07:07, Athens time — What changed
The Associated Press and Reuters now report that Democrats have secured a Senate majority. This is the material change from the previous update, when control remained unresolved. Agency race calls and assessments based on counting are not official certification of all state results.
Different stages of assessment for the House
Reuters reports that Democrats have also won the House of Representatives. AP’s latest accessible update still describes that chamber as too early to call. The assessments are presented separately; this update does not publish a single final seat tally.
When the congressional term changes
The election assessment does not automatically change the composition of the sitting Congress. The Senate’s official guidance says a new Congress constitutionally convenes on 3 January in odd-numbered years, unless a law specifies a different day or time. The next term concerns 2027.
Earlier individual projections remain below as history. The new report concerns Senate control; it remains distinct from certification and the current composition of the chambers.
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Updated 04.11.2026 · 06:02, Athens time — What changed
US media project that Democrats will win a majority in the House of Representatives, according to a Reuters dispatch at 05:18 Athens time on 4 November. This is a projection of control for the next congressional term, not a change to the current House or completed certification of every individual race.
Another projected Senate pickup
Reuters also reports projections that Democrat Annie Andrews has defeated Republican Darline Graham in South Carolina. Alongside North Carolina, this is the second projected Republican-to-Democratic Senate seat change recorded here. Georgia and New Hampshire are Democratic holds.
Overall Senate control remains unresolved. Republicans entered the election with a 53–47 majority, requiring Democrats to gain a net four seats for a majority. Two projected pickups alone do not establish the final outcome.
Why the House matters
The House of Representatives is one of the two legislative chambers of Congress. Its official account of members’ duties includes introducing bills, proposing amendments and serving on committees. The projection therefore concerns the balance in this chamber, separately from the Senate and presidency. Earlier reports below remain as an election-night history.
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Updated 04.11.2026 · 04:59, Athens time — What changed
Democratic Representative Chris Pappas is projected to win New Hampshire’s Senate seat against Republican John Sununu. Reuters reports the projection, while ERTnews cites corresponding calls by Fox News and NBC. If confirmed, Pappas would succeed retiring Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen.
The development adds another Democratic hold to this article, alongside Georgia. It differs from North Carolina, where the projection for Roy Cooper concerns a Republican-held seat. The three races therefore do not amount to three net seat gains.
Media projections are not official certification. New Hampshire’s election service says its tallies reflect local clerks’ returns and may change if amended. This update adds neither vote percentages nor a final congressional seat total.
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Updated 04.11.2026 · 04:04, Athens time — What changed
The Associated Press called North Carolina’s Senate race for Democrat Roy Cooper at 03:24 Athens time on 4 November. Reuters also reported projections that the former governor had defeated Republican Michael Whatley. The seat was held by Republican Thom Tillis, who did not seek reelection.
Unlike Georgia, where the projection for Jon Ossoff would hold a seat, North Carolina gives Democrats a net gain against the previous balance if the projection is confirmed. Democrats need a total net gain of four seats for a Senate majority.
The North Carolina State Board of Elections says election-night returns are unofficial and are reviewed before certification. Control of the Senate and House remains undecided.
Previous updates — history
Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff is projected to win reelection in Georgia against Republican US Representative Mike Collins, according to election projections reported by Reuters at 02:41 Athens time on 4 November. Voting took place on 3 November local time. The projection applies to this race and is not a certified state result.
What it means for the Senate
Democrats already held the seat. If confirmed, reelection would preserve it without adding to the party’s seat tally. Republicans entered the election with a 53–47 Senate majority; Democrats need a net gain of four seats to win a majority.
What remains undecided
This election cycle covers 35 Senate seats and all 435 voting seats in the House of Representatives. Control of each chamber is decided separately. States publish their counts and later certify their results. The Federal Election Commission compiles the certified state results.
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