Democrats sweep US midterms, winning Congress and key state races with climate implications
Democratic victories in the 2026 midterms reshape the political landscape for US energy and climate policy, with control of Congress and several state offices at stake.
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- Insideclimatenews · lead
- GristWhat a historic ‘blue wave’ midterm means for climate action
- CanarymediaTop clean energy wins from the midterm elections
- Euronews.comUS midterms: Could Democrats reverse Trump’s anti-climate agenda?
- Materia RinnovabileDemocrats reclaim control of the US Congress
- MIT Technology ReviewWhat’s next for US energy policy after the midterm elections?
- Center for American ProgressPowering the Midterms: How Candidates Connected Clean Energy and Affordability
- UtilitydiveEnergy affordability tops voter concerns in election set to shake up Congress
- Sustainability OnlineRenewable energy stocks rise following Democrat victories in US midterms
- PoliticoElection Day reality check
- The GuardianDemocrats’ blue wave and a bad night for Trump: key US midterms takeaways
- BBCFive reasons why Republicans lost so badly
- Time MagazineMississippi and Alaska Senate Races Remain Too Close to Call
- CNBCMidterm elections could jolt stocks as Democrats look poised to sweep Congress
- BrookingsThe midterm effect: What the 2026 election could mean for public policy