Dems get first Election Day flip as Republicans lose seat in Guam
Democrats have secured their first flip of the 2026 midterms with a victory in the US territory of Guam.
TL;DR
- Democrats flipped the non-voting House seat in Guam from Republican to Democrat, with Alicia Limtiaco defeating incumbent James Moylan.
- Republicans projected to win the governorship of Guam, with Tony Ada defeating Democrat Therese Terlaje.
- Republicans also projected to hold a majority in Guam's State Senate.
- Donald Trump celebrated the early results from Guam, calling it a 'REPUBLICAN Victory' and a potential sign for future elections.
- The article notes that Guam's results are typically the first to come in due to its time zone.
- Democrats need to flip at least three seats in the House of Representatives and four in the Senate nationally to gain control.
- Trump has been actively campaigning for Republicans, urging supporters to treat his efforts as if he were on the ballot.