Democrats hold Georgia Senate seat and take Congress in early US midterm results

Summary

Early results from the US midterm elections showed Democrats holding a Senate seat and taking control of Congress, according to Hindustan Times reporting. Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff defeated Trump-endorsed Republican Mike Collins to hold his Georgia Senate seat for the party, and the outlet published a snapshot list of lawmakers who had won so far. Its live coverage described the results as a sharp rebuke to Donald Trump's Republicans and, citing the Associated Press, reported that Democrats had won majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The live updates also listed Texas and Michigan among key wins.

Timeline

1. Hindustan Times

   4 Nov 2026, 01:28 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff defeated Trump-endorsed Republican Mike Collins to hold his Georgia Senate seat for the party, and publishes a snapshot list of lawmakers who have won so far.

2. Hindustan Times

   4 Nov 2026, 01:38 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times live updates report that voters delivered a sharp rebuke to Donald Trump's Republicans and, citing the Associated Press, that Democrats have won majorities in both the House and the Senate, with Texas and Michigan among key wins.