US midterm elections 2026 live: Democrats exceed 250 House seats as blue wave sweeping Congress grows
The districts are very different, but they all explain how the Democrats won so big.
Key points
- “Trump went against us,” said Benny Melendez from Weslaco, Texas.
- Historically, most physicians who served in the House or Senate have been Republicans.
“He made us the target of ICE operations, so we decided to punish him by voting against his party.
In the next Congress, physicians who are Democrats made significant gains.
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The Guardian WorldNovember 6, 2026, 11:25 AM UTC →
The Guardian WorldNovember 6, 2026, 6:19 AM UTC →
NYT PoliticsNovember 6, 2026, 12:03 AM UTC →
NPR HealthNovember 4, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC →
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