The 1974 election in the United States was a significant midterm election held on November 5, 1974. It took place during a time of political turmoil following the Watergate scandal and the resignation of President Richard Nixon. The election resulted in the Democratic Party gaining a substantial number of seats in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. In the House, Democrats increased their majority, while in the Senate, they gained several seats, leading to a stronger Democratic presence in Congress. This election reflected the public's desire for change and accountability in government after the controversies of the early 1970s.