US Elections Will Decide Control of the House and Senate

01.11.2026 13:00 HotInfo

Americans will decide the composition of Congress on Tuesday, November 3. The Democratic Party will try to regain control of the House of Representatives and will also fight for a majority in the Senate. The outcome of the election could influence the political direction of the United States over the next two years. France24 ↗

Pre-election forecasts suggest that Democrats have a real chance of winning a majority at least in the House of Representatives. The battle for the Senate remains more open, however, as the outcome will be decided in several competitive states. Democrats are helped by early voting data and polls, but Republicans can still retain control of one or both chambers. irozhlas.cz ↗

A record number of voters took part in early voting. According to the latest data, approximately 47.9 to 48 million Americans cast their vote, surpassing the previous record for midterm elections set in 2022. Texas was among the states where voters cast their ballots well in advance. n-tv ↗

The campaign was also accompanied by substantial financial contributions from tech billionaire Elon Musk. According to published data, he donated approximately 440 million dollars to support the election campaign. This has also drawn attention to the influence of wealthy donors on the course and outcome of the elections. Der Standard ↗

Once the polling stations close, it will be decisive whether Democrats take over the House, the Senate, or both chambers. The new balance of power will subsequently affect the president's ability to push through legislation and shape political disputes in Washington. irozhlas.cz ↗

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