US midterm elections 2026 as it happened: Democrats win control of Congress

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.

What the crypto industry needs to know now:

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.