Key facts
- Democrats need a net gain of four seats in both the House and Senate to win control.
- Democrats are widely expected to win the House, but the Senate outcome is uncertain.
- Trump would retain veto power and broad executive authority even if Democrats win Congress.
- Fights over the debt ceiling and government funding are likely in 2027 regardless of the election outcome.
Americans will vote on November 3 in midterm elections that will determine control of Congress for the final two years of President Donald Trump's term. Democrats need a net gain of four seats in both the US House of Representatives and US Senate to overturn the Republicans' current majorities. While Democrats are widely expected to win the House, the Senate outcome remains uncertain. Analysts predict that regardless of the election results, fights over raising the debt ceiling and government funding are likely in 2027, with some economists forecasting a turbulent year for markets and investors. The report also notes warnings from election officials about potential interference from the Trump administration.