Democrats Take Control of US Congress as Four Nigerian-Americans Win Midterm Elections
The 2026 United States midterm elections have produced a major political shake-up, with Democrats winning control of both chambers of Congress while four Nigerian-Americans secured electoral victories across the country. The results, announced after voting on November 3, represent a setback for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. They also highlight the growing participation of Americans with Nigerian roots in public life. DEMOCRATS SECURE CONTROL OF CONGRESS Democrats won enough seats to take control of the House of Representatives and the Senate, ending the Republicans’ hold on both chambers. The campaigns were shaped by concerns about living costs, the economy, the administration’s policies and demands for stronger checks on presidential power. The result is significant because midterm elections are traditionally viewed as a referendum on the sitting president’s performance. Voters delivered a clear message of dissatisfaction with Republican leadership,...