What Happens if Republicans Lose Their Edge in 2026?

The 2026 midterms could shift Congress to Democrats, with figures like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) and Sen. Cory Booker leading the charge. AOC’s 2025 push to impeach Trump over Iran strikes and Booker’s record-breaking 25-hour anti-Trump speech show they’re ready to dominate. Rep. Jasmine Crockett is also rising as a progressive voice. If Republicans lose key Senate races in North Carolina, Georgia, or Texas due to internal divisions or weak messaging, Democrats could flip the Senate or House. This would give AOC and Booker a platform to launch repeated impeachment inquiries, like in 2018–2019, targeting Trump’s agenda. Polls show AOC and Booker as top 2028 contenders, with AOC drawing massive crowds and Booker energizing Democrats. Republicans must unite and counter this energy to hold Congress and avoid a wave of investigations. Check the 2026 Senate map on senate.gov and stay informed.