Americans and Guardian readers react to Democratic midterm results

Summary

Reactions to the US midterm election results, which were reported on Tuesday night, ranged from excitement to concern. Guardian readers from around the world described feeling 'thrilled, scared but hopeful,' with excitement tempered by worry that Congress would return to 'business as usual.' MarketWatch reported that most Americans are 'thrilled' or 'happy' about the results of this year's election, and that some are especially so, with sentiment depending on how much money people make.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   4 Nov 2026, 17:44 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that its readers from around the world shared reactions to the results of the midterm elections held on Tuesday night, describing excitement tempered by worry of a return to 'business as usual' in Congress, under the headline describing a historic Democratic victory.

2. MarketWatch

   4 Nov 2026, 22:06 UTCSource ↗

   MarketWatch reports that most Americans are 'thrilled' or 'happy' about the results of this year's midterm election, with some especially so, and that how people feel depends on how much money they make.