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US midterm elections 2026 as it happened: Democrats win control of Congress
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Democrats won control of Congress in the 2026 US midterms.
Key facts
- As of 11 pm ET, he led Paxton by approximately 1.09 million votes, with 56.1% to Paxton’s 42.2%, according to Decision Desk HQ
- As of 8:05 pm ET, the Blockchain Association’s election dashboard showed Democratic Senate-control odds at 94% on Kalshi and 93% on Polymarket, up from 75% and 75.5%, respectively, earlier in the day
- Crypto advocacy group Stand With Crypto characterizes Brown as strongly opposed to cryptocurrency, citing 17 statements and his 2024 vote against overturning the SEC’s SAB 121 crypto custody
- More recent spending data shows Fairshake-affiliated crypto super PAC Defend American Jobs spent approximately $13.5 million opposing Osborn, according to Federal Election Commission data compiled by Bankrolled as of Nov
Summary
Democrats have won control of both chambers of the US Congress, reshaping the outlook for cryptocurrency legislation and giving the party greater power to scrutinize President Donald Trump’s crypto ventures during the final two years of his term. Democrats have taken control of the US Senate, securing 54 seats to Republicans’ 44. Democrats need 51 Senate seats and 218 House seats to secure majorities in both chambers. The Blockchain Association’s election dashboard identifies 62 priority congressional races, including 18 Senate and 44 House contests. The results could influence the future of US cryptocurrency regulation, including the stalled CLARITY Act, and potentially intensify scrutiny of Trump’s crypto ventures if Democrats gain control of either chamber.