Celebrities celebrate Democrats winning back House and Senate in 2026 midterms

The Guardian reported that Democrats reclaimed control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in last night’s 2026 midterm elections. The victory was described as historic, with voters showing disapproval of Donald Trump and what the outlet called his failing economy.

Stars such as Viola Davis, Bette Midler and John Cusack were seen celebrating the results live, joining a wave of public reactions. One commentator summed up the mood with the line, ‘This is redemption time’.

The Guardian noted that the party’s string of major wins across the country helped secure the dual chamber sweep. The outlet also invited readers to track live results from all 50 states and to submit questions about the outcome.

Why it matters

The Democratic takeover of both chambers signals a shift in voter sentiment away from Donald Trump and his economic policies, while high‑profile celebrations highlight the broader cultural resonance of the election.

Key details

Location

United States · Americas

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

4 Nov 2026, 20:10 IST

Key names

Democrats’, House, Senate, Viola Davis

Section

Politics

Sources

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• The Guardian‘This is redemption time’: celebrities react to Democrats’ historic midterms sweep 4 Nov, 20:10

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