# Newsom on possible Democrat ‘tsunami’ on Election Day: ‘That’s a word I haven’t used lightly’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/newsom-on-possible-democrat-tsunami-on-election-day-thats-a-word-i-havent-used-lightly/
- Published: 2026-11-02T02:09:34+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T00:03:53+00:00
- Original publisher: The Hill (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6187619-gavin-newsom-predicts-democrat-tsunami-election-day/
- Topics: Americas, Art, Culture, Elections, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Newsom said a sweeping Democratic midterm victory was possible.
- He acknowledged uncertainty in the Senate races.
- Republican Mike Lawler rejected the ‘tsunami’ prediction.

## Summary

California Governor Gavin Newsom said ahead of the 3 November 2026 US midterm elections that Democrats could achieve a sweeping victory and regain control of one or both chambers of Congress. Speaking on a Sunday election preview programme, he said a ‘blue tsunami’ was possible and that he had not used the word lightly. He also acknowledged that close Senate races could produce a less decisive result there. His remarks were a prediction, not an election result.

## Coverage

- [The Hill: Newsom on possible Democrat ‘tsunami’ on Election Day: ‘That’s a word I haven’t used lightly’](https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6187619-gavin-newsom-predicts-democrat-tsunami-election-day/)
- [The Wrap: Gavin Newsom Predicts a Midterm ‘Blue Tsunami’ That Will End Trump’s Presidency ‘As We Know It’](https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/politics/gavin-newsom-jimmy-kimmel-interview-midterm-prediction/)

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