Dow surges 1,000 points as Democrats take control of Congress
Mark Thompson
Mark Thompson
Reporter · Chicago, IL
Mark Thompson has spent over a decade highlighting community stories across Chicago. He graduated from Northwestern University and has contributed to various local outlets, including Chicago Reader, focusing on grassroots initiatives and neighborhood developments.
More from Mark →Reporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 4:47 PM · 1 min read
The Dow surged 1,000 points on Wednesday morning, just hours after election results showed Democrats had taken control of the U.S. House and Senate.