US midterms: Red alert for Republicans as Democrats notch stunning flips

The 2026 US midterm elections saw a significant turnaround for the Democrats, who successfully overturned several Republican-held positions. They secured a vital Senate seat in North Carolina and won the governorship in Georgia. Gains in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Kentucky, and Iowa underscored a shift in political dynamics, with Roy Cooper and Annie Andrews emerging victorious in their Senate races. These outcomes herald a challenging phase for Trump’s party.