Democrats secure control of both chambers as US midterm races remain uncalled

Summary

Democrats have secured control of both chambers of Congress in the US midterm elections, according to Hindustan Times' live coverage, though several races remain uncalled. In the Senate, the contests in Mississippi and Alaska are yet to be decided. Across election trackers, 48 to 64 House races remained uncalled as of November 5. The outlet's live updates also reported that Ukrainian President Zelensky hopes a Democratic victory will strengthen American support for Ukraine.

Timeline

1. Hindustan Times

   5 Nov 2026, 03:21 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times' live midterm coverage reports that Democrats have secured control of both chambers, that the Senate races in Mississippi and Alaska are yet to be decided, and that 48 to 64 House races remained uncalled across election trackers as of November 5.