In the US midterm elections, the Democratic Party is on the verge of reclaiming a majority in the federal House of Representatives, while predictions of Democratic candidate victories are mounting in key Senate races as well. With the possibility of a shift in the congressional power structure in the latter half of President Donald Trump's term being raised, attention is focused on the final Senate vote count.

NBC Predicts "Democrats win control of the House and Senate"

NBC News reported that in the vote counting process of the midterm elections held on the 3rd local time, Democrats were securing victories in key Senate battlegrounds. [Democrats win control of the House and Senate]

According to NBC News' election projections, Democrats secured wins in major Senate races including Georgia, New Hampshire, and North Carolina. Specifically: in Georgia, Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff was predicted to win re-election; in New Hampshire, Democratic candidate Chris Pappas was projected to win; and in North Carolina, Democratic candidate Roy Cooper was expected to be elected. North Carolina in particular has drawn attention as a state classified as one where a Republican-held Senate seat would flip to the Democrats.

Outlook for House Majority Takeover Becomes "Clearer"

The outlook for a Democratic takeover of the House majority has grown clearer. Major US media outlets, including NBC News and CNN, predicted that Democrats would secure a majority of seats in the 435-seat federal House of Representatives. The majority threshold in the House is 218 seats.

Securing a Senate Majority Is a Separate Task

However, whether Democrats secure an overall Senate majority should be considered separately from individual candidate victory projections. The Senate is composed of 100 seats, and with the vice president currently a Republican, Democrats would need 51 seats to gain control of the chamber. In this election, results in key battlegrounds such as Texas, Michigan, Maine, and Ohio are cited as critical variables that will determine the Senate power structure.

Impact on the Trump Administration's Governance Also Expected

If Democrats secure a majority in the Senate as well as the House, changes will likely be inevitable in how the Trump administration governs during the latter half of its term. The US Congress wields significant authority over the federal budget, major legislation, and oversight of the executive branch. In particular, the Senate is involved in confirming senior officials nominated by the president and federal judges. Accordingly, the results of these midterm elections are expected to be a crucial turning point that goes beyond a simple change in seat numbers, determining the future relationship between US legislation and the executive branch and Congress.

Predictions Are Not Final Results... Caution as Counting Continues

However, media projections of election outcomes do not signify the official completion of vote counting or final certification of election results. Whether Democrats secure an overall Senate majority must also be finally confirmed through vote counts in the remaining battleground races.

[This article was written based on election projections and vote count reporting by local media outlets including NBC News in the United States. Election projections may differ from officially confirmed results, and seat numbers and victory outlooks may change as vote counting progresses.]