Which states flipped in the 2026 midterms?
Senate seats flipped to Democrats in Iowa, Kansas, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas. Governorships flipped to Democrats in Georgia, Iowa, Nevada, Ohio, Texas.
Unofficial. Status Nov 5, 2026: races called by news organizations. States have not certified them. Called vs. certified
That is 7 Senate seats and 5 governorships. In the House, Democrats gained at least 34 seats net. CNBC also counts 12 state legislative chambers flipped to Democrats. Status as of Nov 5, 2026.