Two decades of change elections
In 13 general elections this century, 11 have resulted in a change in the balance of power in Washington.
Elections by winning party in both chambers of Congress and the White House
Held power
Gained power
House
Senate
Pres.
2000*
Republicans held
the White House,
Senate and House
in 2004
2002
2004
2006
2008
No presidential
election in
midterm years
2010
2012
2014
In 2012,
Democrats
held the
White House
and Senate, while
Republicans kept
control of the
House
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
Held power
Gained power
House
Senate
Pres.
2000*
Republicans held the White House, Senate and House in 2004
2002
2004
2006
2008
No presidential
election in
midterm years
2010
2012
2014
In 2012, Democrats
held the White House
and Senate, while
Republicans kept
control of the House
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
Held power
Gained power
2000*
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2024
2020
2022
House
Senate
President
No presidential
election in
midterm years
Republicans held the White House, Senate and House in 2004
In 2012, Democrats held the White House and Senate, while Republicans kept control of the House
