The Democrats are [going to be running this place next year]
SupportedJohn Thune, at Senate Republican Leadership Press Conference
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Why we checked itThune asserts Democrats will control the Senate in the next session, which is verifiable against election results and Senate composition
What we foundDemocrats did win control of both the Senate and the House in the November 3, 2026 midterm elections and will be running Congress beginning January 2027.