Sen.-elect James Talarico and Texas gov.-elect State Rep. Gina Hinojosa toast with a fountain beverage at a Whataburger restaurant in Austin, Texas, on Nov. 3, 2026. —Brandon Bell—Getty ImagesIn what is widely being referred to as a “blue tsunami,” the Democratic Party won control of both the House and Senate in the midterm elections, gaining ground in deep-red and battleground states. The sweeping victory will reshape the…
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