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title: "US midterm elections 2026 as it happened: Democrats win control of Congress"
url: https://thecoingazette.com/us-midterm-elections-2026-as-it-happened-democrats-win-control-of-congress/
date: 2026-11-04
modified: 2026-11-04
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author: "Coin Gazette Editorial"
description: "Democrats won control of Congress in the 2026 US midterms. Catch up on key races, crypto-backed candidates and the outlook for crypto regulation."
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  - "cryptocurrencies"
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  - "Market Trends"
  - "News"
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# US midterm elections 2026 as it happened: Democrats win control of Congress

Democrats won control of Congress in the 2026 US midterms. Catch up on key races, crypto-backed candidates and the outlook for crypto regulation.