Mark Kelly Says Midterm Results Were a ‘Rejection’ of Trump — Blasts Republicans for Doing ‘Nothing But Enable Him’

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said the 2026 midterm election results reflected voters’ rejection of President Donald Trump, his policies and congressional Republicans who supported his agenda, as Democrats made major gains across the country.

Kelly Blasts Trump and Congressional Republicans

On Wednesday, in a post on X, Kelly criticized Trump for failing to address Americans’ needs and argued that the election results reflected voters’ dissatisfaction with his presidency.

“Trump ignored the needs of the American people and did the exact opposite of what he campaigned on,” Kelly wrote.

He described the election outcome as a “rejection” of Trump, his policies and Republicans in Congress, accusing GOP lawmakers of doing “nothing but enable him.”

Trump ignored the needs of the American people and did the exact opposite of what he campaigned on. Tonight is a rejection of him, his policies, and the Republicans in Congress who did nothing but enable him.

— Captain Mark Kelly (@CaptMarkKelly) November 4, 2026

Democrats Secure Key Senate Victories

Democrats secured key victories in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, with Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) defeating Republican Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.), former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) beating Michael Whatley and Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) winning reelection.

The Associated Press called the Georgia race, while early results largely favored incumbents.

Democrats also targeted Republican-held Senate seats in Alaska, Maine, Iowa, Ohio and Texas as they sought control of the chamber.

Democrats Score Major Gubernatorial Victories

Democrats secured major gubernatorial victories in the 2026 midterm elections, with Gina Hinojosa (D) defeating Republican Greg Abbott (R) in Texas and Amy Acton (D) beating Trump-backed Vivek Ramaswamy (R) in Ohio.

Gov. JB Pritzker (D) won a third term in Illinois, while Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) secured reelection.

Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) flipped Georgia’s governorship, and Deb Haaland (D) won in New Mexico, making history as the first Native American woman elected governor.

Republicans retained Florida as Byron Donalds (R) defeated David Jolly (D). Meanwhile, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) maintained a lead over Republican Andy Biggs (R), though the race had not been called.

Trump Addressed Midterm Defeat

Trump blamed his absence from the ballot for Republicans’ poor 2026 midterm performance, saying the party would have won “IN A LANDSLIDE!” if he had been a candidate.

He also said he was willing to accept the election results and work with Democrats.

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