By Fatma Younis
The White House has blamed Republican candidates for projected losses in the 2026 midterm elections as Democrats appear poised to win control of the House of Representatives.
According to live election results, the Trump administration pointed to candidate quality as a key factor in the Republican Party's underperformance across competitive districts.
Democrats need a net gain of several seats to secure a majority in the lower chamber, with vote counting continuing in key races nationwide.
