Democrats expand US House majority to 253 seats as midterm vote count continuesPublished on: November 7, 2026 4:13 AM
Pakistan, Nov. 7 -- Democrats expanded their majority in the US House of Representatives as more results emerged from Tuesday's midterm elections, US media reported on Friday.
Democrats had secured 253 seats in the 435-member House, compared with 157 for Republicans, with 25 races still uncalled as of 09:22 GMT on Friday.
The party also secured control of the Senate, with Democrats and two independents who caucus with them holding a combined 54 seats, compared with 44 for Republicans. Two Senate races remained undecided.
Democrats also held a 28-20 advantage in governorships, with contests in Alaska and Kansas still too close to call, according to US media reports.
In New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District, Democrat Zack Mullock defe...
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