04.11.2026 12:10
In the US midterm elections, Democrats reached 54 seats and Republicans 44 in the Senate. In the House of Representatives, Democrats have so far won 228 seats and Republicans 139. US President Trump, whose defeat was reflected on the map, said in his first statement, "I am ready to veto the laws the Democrats will prepare."
The American people went to the polls for governorships and other local positions in their states, as well as all 435 seats in the House of Representatives of Congress and 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate.
LATEST SITUATION IN THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
According to unofficial results, the winners of the Senate race have been determined in states where the polls closed. In the Senate, Democrats reached 54 seats and Republicans 44. In the race for the House of Representatives, Democrats have so far won 228 seats and Republicans 138.
TRUMP: THE ULTIMATE POWER IS IN MY HANDS
US President Trump, who made statements after the first results, issued a "veto" challenge. Asked about Democrats taking control of Congress, Trump, recalling the president's power to veto laws, said, "The ultimate power is in my hands. It's called a veto."
HE IS NOW "MR. VETO"
Trump, stating that he is ready to block bills prepared by Democrats when necessary, said he would be pleased to be called "Mr. Veto" because of this approach. Arguing that the veto power could force Democrats to make a deal with him, Trump said, "Historically, you use the veto for a few months, and then they come and say, 'We need to make a deal.'"
EARLY VOTING TURNOUT RECORD BROKEN
A turnout record was broken in the early voting process carried out in many states across the country and starting on different dates. According to the report by Florida Election Lab, which publishes data on elections, approximately 59 million people voted early in the country, which has around 210 million registered voters.
Thus, the early voting record of 45.9 million in the 2022 midterm elections was surpassed.