Democrats win majority in the Senate, flipping control of upper chamber

CBS News reports: Washington — Democrats won control of the Senate in the 2026 elections with a raft of victories over Republicans in key races, cementing the new majority and flipping party control of the upper chamber.Democrats were projected to flip seats in Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Kansas and Iowa, winning in states which had become surprisingly competitive in the final stretch of the campaign, while holding on to seats in Georgia and New Hampshire. The size of Democrats' majority remains to be seen.Republicans currently control a six-seat majority of 53 seats in the Senate, while Democrats hold 47.

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