Democrats have achieved their first midterm election flip with a victory in the U.S. territory of Guam, according to unofficial results from the Guam Election Commission. Democrat Alicia Limtiaco defeated incumbent Republican James Moylan for the island's non-voting seat in the House of Representatives, securing 51 percent of the vote to Moylan's 49 percent.
Moylan, who had won the seat with 52 percent of the vote in both 2022 and 2024, conceded the race. He congratulated Limtiaco, the territory's former Attorney General, on an honorable campaign and expressed respect for her commitment to serving Guam.
"The people of Guam have spoken, and I respect their decision. Elections are a vital part of our democracy, and while we may have different perspectives and ideas about the path forward, we all share a common love for our island and a desire to see our people thrive," Moylan stated.
Despite the loss of the House seat, former President Donald Trump found a reason to celebrate the Guam results. After eight years of Democratic control, Republican Tony Ada was projected to win the governorship of Guam. Ada secured 51.5 percent of the vote, defeating Democrat Therese Terlaje, who received 48.1 percent.
Trump took to Truth Social to express his optimism, calling the Republican victory in the gubernatorial race in Guam, a territory often considered strongly Democratic, a "hopefully an indication for things to come!"
Nationally, Democrats need to flip at least three seats to gain control of the House of Representatives. In the Senate, Republicans currently hold 53 seats, and Democrats require a pickup of at least four seats to achieve a majority in the upper chamber.
Trump has been actively campaigning across the country to boost Republican turnout, urging supporters to treat the midterms as if he were on the ballot, emphasizing that his legacy is at stake. His advisors, however, have privately acknowledged that he cannot be solely blamed if the results fall short for Republicans, noting his extensive efforts to support the party's candidates.