© 2026

Winston-Salem News
Greensboro News
High Point News
Boone/High Country News
Public Radio for the Piedmont and High Country
DONATE
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Democrats take control of Congress in midterm elections

WBUR
Published November 4, 2026 at 12:04 PM EST
A supporter of Democratic Senate candidate Adam Hamilton celebrates at an election night event, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Overland Park, Kansas. (Charlie Riedel/AP)
Charlie Riedel/AP
A supporter of Democratic Senate candidate Adam Hamilton celebrates at an election night event, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Overland Park, Kansas. (Charlie Riedel/AP)

Democrats are set to control Congress when newly elected lawmakers are sworn in on Jan. 3.

Here & Now speaks with NPR congressional correspondent Claudia Grisales about the midterm election results.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

Copyright 2026 WBUR
Politics & Government

Support quality journalism, like the story above,
with your gift right now.

Donate