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Democratic Socialists of America post record gains in US midterms

4 Nov 2026, 22:45 UTC · ≈ Washington, United States of America · single source so far

The left-wing movement won a record number of races in the US midterm elections, according to Al Jazeera. Its positions include opposition to the war in Gaza and support for universal healthcare.

Location: ≈ Washington, United States of America · United States of America live map
Coordinates: ≈ 38.91°N 77.04°W
Reported: 4 Nov 2026, 22:45 UTC
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Democrats won control of the House and the Senate in Tuesday's midterm elections, flipping Senate seats in Maine, Ohio, Texas, North Carolina and South Carolina. Trump conceded that Democrats did well and said the Iran war may have played a role, but did not take personal responsibility. On Wednesday The Guardian reported that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may take the blame for the losses. Vice-president JD Vance said the war doomed Republicans.

Democrats won the House majority and control of the Senate, giving them leverage over legislation and judicial nominations.
Democrats also won governorships in Texas, Ohio, Georgia, California and New Mexico, while Republican Byron Donalds won in Florida.
Thomas Massie has filed eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth, according to The Guardian, and Speaker Mike Johnson reportedly will not seek the minority leader post.
Incoming House oversight chair Robert Garcia told Trump and Republicans to 'lawyer up', and Senator Ron Wyden signalled subpoenas.

Updated 5 Nov 2026, 01:39 UTC · Written by Claude from the reports on this page and on the map. Check the linked sources for full details.

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