Democrats win control of US House in midterm elections, Decision Desk HQ projects

Summary

Democrats appeared to win control of the US House in the midterm elections, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ, with voter dissatisfaction over cost-of-living concerns and an unpopular war in Iran seen as carrying the party to victory. France 24 reports that US voters on Tuesday handed the Democratic Party control of Congress in a rebuke of President Donald Trump and his MAGA movement, and that polls suggest rising anger over the cost-of-living crisis, partly set off by the president's decision to launch the US-Israeli war on Iran, played a crucial part in the historic win. The Straits Times reports that voter anger over prices and the Iran war gave Democrats power and leaves Trump facing new scrutiny. France 24 also reports that investors shunned AI stocks and turned to government bonds on Wednesday after the takeover, while oil prices ticked slightly higher amid uncertainty over the direction of the Iran war.

Timeline

1. Hindustan Times

   4 Nov 2026, 03:17 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that Decision Desk HQ projects Democrats will win control of the US House in the midterm elections, with voters appearing to ride dissatisfaction over cost-of-living concerns and an unpopular war in Iran.

2. France 24

   4 Nov 2026, 09:41 UTCSource ↗

   France 24 reports that US voters on Tuesday gave the Democratic Party control of Congress in a rebuke of President Donald Trump and his MAGA movement, with polls suggesting cost-of-living anger linked to the Iran war played a crucial part in the Democrats' historic victory.

3. Straits Times

   4 Nov 2026, 09:50 UTCSource ↗

   The Straits Times reports that Democrats seized Congress in a thundering midterm rebuke of Trump, with voter anger over prices and the Iran war handing them power and leaving Trump facing new scrutiny.

4. France 24

   4 Nov 2026, 10:40 UTCSource ↗

   France 24 reports that investors shunned AI stocks and turned to government bonds on Wednesday after the Democratic takeover of Congress, while oil prices ticked slightly higher amid uncertainty over the Iran war.