Elections

Democrats sweep Congress, setting up years of oversight for banks

Published November 4, 2026 12:48 AM EST Updated November 4, 2026 5:20 PM EST 5 Min Read

Bloomberg News"Democrats Gain Senate Control" displayed on a broadcast during an election night event with Senator Susan Collins, R-Maine, not pictured.

What’s at stake: For financial companies, two years of Democratic control of Congress likely means heightened oversight, although the party’s main targets will be President Trump and his affiliated companies.
Forward look: The strength of Democrats’ victory means the party will be emboldened on a range of issues and will raise scrutiny of large companies of all stripes, including private equity and Wall Street firms.

WASHINGTON — Democrats won a commanding victory in the 2026 midterm cycle, reaching deep into Trump country in a repudiation from voters of the administration and the economy.

Claire Williams

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Claire Williams covers banking policy matters on Capitol Hill. She previously wrote about financial and economic policy for Morning Consult and earlier had stints at S&P Global and the Arkansas … Read full bio

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