Democrats seize Senate control, claiming 94-year first in Kansas
The new majority includes wins in four states President Trump previously carried, with two races in Alaska and Mississippi still undecided.
By Carolina Wood ·
Democrats now control the U.S. Senate with a 54-seat majority.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the shift on Wednesday, describing the results as a generational remake of the chamber's map. The party gained seats in red states that President Trump previously won, including Iowa, Ohio, South Carolina, and Texas. The most historic victory occurred in Kansas, where a Democrat will serve in the Senate for the first time in 94 years. Two races, one in Alaska and one in Mississippi, have not yet been called. The new majority count includes two independent senators who caucus with Democrats.
Schumer, who will become Senate Majority Leader in January, attributed these wins to candidates who tailored their messages to local voters. He stated that the electorate entrusted the party with power to fulfill specific demands rather than to act independently. The party plans to focus on lowering the cost of living, ending the Iran war, and investigating allegations of corruption within the White House. Schumer noted that some voters remain skeptical about the party's ability to deliver on these promises.
President Trump has indicated he may use his veto power against Democratic legislative priorities, though he has also shown some openness to making deals. Schumer said the Democrats will work to reduce costs regardless of whether the president cooperates. He declared that the era of a compliant Senate supporting the president's agenda has ended.
