JD Vance Blames Iran War for Republican Midterm Losses, Publicly Diverging From TrumpVice President JD Vance said on November 4 that the war with Iran was the central reason Republicans suffered sweeping losses in the 2026 midterm elections.
What Comes Next After Democrats Take Congress: Investigations, Health Care and Budget BattlesThe new Congress begins work in January Democrats’ victories in the 2026 midterm elections will give the party control of both the House and the Senate, ushering in a new period of divided government…
Hakeem Jeffries Launches House Speaker Bid, Promising “Dramatic Change” After Democratic VictoryHouse Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries formally announced on November 4 that he is running to become the next speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Schumer Hails a “Generational Remake” of the Senate Map and Vows Tough Oversight of TrumpAfter Democrats won control of the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer described the result as a “generational remake of the Senate map.” At a November 4 news…
Byron Donalds Wins Florida Governor’s Race, Set to Become the State’s First Black GovernorRepublicans retain the governor’s office Republican U.S. Representative Byron Donalds defeated Democrat David Jolly in Florida’s gubernatorial election, extending the Republican Party’s hold on the…
Xavier Becerra Defeats Steve Hilton to Become California's First Elected Latino GovernorFormer health secretary wins and prepares to succeed Gavin Newsom Democrat Xavier Becerra defeated Republican Steve Hilton in California's 2026 gubernatorial election, winning the office that Gov.
Judge Cites “Weaponization” in Dismissing Case Against Former FBI OfficialsJudge dismisses criminal complaint against two former officials A federal magistrate judge in Washington, D.C., on November 2 dismissed a criminal complaint against former FBI officials Nikki Floris…
Troy Jackson Defeats Susan Collins in Maine, Delivering a Major Senate Flip for DemocratsA longtime Republican incumbent loses after nearly three decades in the Senate Democrat Troy Jackson defeated Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine's 2026 U.S.
Texas Governor Race Tightens in Prediction Markets, but Abbott Remains FavoredAbbott’s lead has narrowed The Texas governor’s race became one of the closely watched statewide contests in the 2026 midterm elections. Republican Gov.
DDHQ Forecast Says Senate Races in Texas, Alaska and Maine Could Shift to DemocratsThree contests reshape the Senate forecast The Hill also noted that several Senate contests remained within polling margins of error.
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Administration Push to Set Aside Thousands of California BallotsThe U.S. Supreme Court on November 2 rejected the Trump administration’s emergency request to require California to set aside mail ballots associated with roughly 20,000 people whom federal officials…
Sherrod Brown Defeats Jon Husted to Return to the Senate and Flip Ohio for DemocratsFormer senator makes a comeback after losing his 2024 reelection bid Brown represented Ohio in the Senate for 18 years before losing to Republican Bernie Moreno in 2024.
Senator Chris Murphy Hospitalized After a Stroke; His Office Says He Is Awake and AlertSen. Chris Murphy, 53, a Democrat from Connecticut, was hospitalized after suffering a stroke, according to a statement from his office.
Roy Cooper Wins North Carolina Senate Race, Flipping a Republican-Held Seat for DemocratsDemocrats secure a crucial pickup Democrat Roy Cooper won North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race, defeating Republican Michael Whatley, who had the backing of President Donald Trump.
Rob Sand Defeats Zach Lahn for Iowa Governor, Ending Longstanding Republican ControlState auditor wins open race and returns the governor's office to Democrats Democrat Rob Sand defeated Republican Zach Lahn in Iowa's 2026 gubernatorial election, according to an Associated Press…
Rebecca Bennett Defeats Tom Kean Jr. to Flip New Jersey's 7th Congressional DistrictA former Navy pilot unseats the two-term Republican as his prolonged absence becomes a campaign issue Democrat Rebecca Bennett defeated Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr.
Trump Administration Reportedly Weighs Narrowing Pregnancy-Related Workplace ProtectionsOfficials are considering changes to existing rules The New York Times reported that the Trump administration is preparing to consider narrowing workplace accommodations related to pregnancy and…
Prediction Markets Put Democrats’ Senate Chances at 74%, but Market Odds Are Not PollsMarket prices shift toward Democrats before Election Day On the eve of the 2026 midterm elections, traders on Kalshi priced the chance of Democrats winning control of the Senate at 74%.
Pete Ricketts Defeats Independent Dan Osborn to Win a Full Senate Term in NebraskaThe AP calls the race after Ricketts led during counting, ending Democrats' bid to flip the seat Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts defeated independent candidate Dan Osborn in Nebraska's 2026 U.S.
Peggy Flanagan Wins Minnesota Senate Race, Becoming the First Native American Woman in the ChamberFlanagan defeats Michele Tafoya and holds the seat for Democrats Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan won the state's 2026 U.S.
2026 Midterm Election Night Guide: Polls Close From 6 p.m. Eastern, but Some Results May Take Days2026 Midterm Election Night Guide: Polls Close From 6 p.m. Eastern, but Some Results May Take Days 6 p.m.
Texas County’s Polling-Place Cuts Meet Long Lines on Election DayA one-third reduction set the stage Voters in Tarrant County, a closely watched North Texas battleground, encountered long lines at some polling locations on November 3, 2026, after county officials…
US Midterm Election Day Begins as Battle for Control of Congress Enters Its Final StageUS Midterm Election Day Begins as Battle for Control of Congress Enters Its Final Stage Americans began voting on November 3 in elections that will determine control of the House of Representatives,…
How Are Votes Counted in the 2026 US Midterms? From First Returns to Official CertificationHow Are Votes Counted in the 2026 US Midterms? From First Returns to Official Certification The 2026 US midterm elections are being held on November 3, but the close of polling places does not mean…
Democrats Win Control of Both Chambers, Reshaping the Final Two Years of Trump's TermRepublican strongholds flip as Democrats regain congressional power The 2026 midterm elections produced a sweeping shift in Washington: Democrats won control of both the House of Representatives and…
US Midterm Election Day Sees Local Equipment and Weather Disruptions as Officials Urge Voters to ContinueThe 2026 US midterm elections reached Election Day on November 3, with polling places opening across the country as control of Congress and several state offices were at stake.
Democrats Sweep Texas Statewide Races, Ending Decades of Republican DominanceGovernor, U.S. Senate, lieutenant governor and attorney general offices change hands Democrats scored a historic victory in Texas's 2026 midterm elections, winning the governor's office, a U.S.
Supreme Court Hears Catholic Preschool Case on Religious Liberty and NondiscriminationA dispute over Colorado’s publicly funded preschool program The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on November 3 in *St. Mary Catholic Parish v.
Election Officials Watch for Disruption and Federal Interference Ahead of the MidtermsPressure on election systems is rising As Americans prepared to vote in the 2026 midterm elections, local election officials and voting-rights groups were watching several potential sources of…
Alaska Senate Race Remains Too Close to Call, With Sullivan Holding a Narrow Lead Over PeltolaEarly lead changes as more votes are counted Alaska’s U.S. Senate race remained uncalled on November 4, with Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan holding a narrow lead over Democratic former…
Mark Warner Wins a Fourth Senate Term in VirginiaThe Associated Press calls the race Democratic Sen. Mark Warner defeated Republican challenger Bert Mizusawa in Virginia’s November 3, 2026, election, winning a fourth term in the U.S. Senate.
Justice Department Expands Criminal Probe Into Alaska Senate Race, Issuing More Than 100 Subpoenas and at Least 20 Target LettersJustice Department Expands Criminal Probe Into Alaska Senate Race, Issuing More Than 100 Subpoenas and at Least 20 Target Letters The U.S.
Final Georgia Governor Poll Shows a Virtual Tie, with Bottoms Ahead by 0.03 Percentage PointsFinal Georgia Governor Poll Shows a Virtual Tie, with Bottoms Ahead by 03 Percentage Points The final survey finds the candidates virtually even The margin of error is far larger than the gap Voters…
Keisha Lance Bottoms Defeats Rick Jackson to Become the First Black Woman Elected Governor in U.S. HistoryFormer Atlanta mayor wins a key battleground state for Democrats Bottoms served as Atlanta's mayor from 2018 to 2022 and later worked as a senior adviser in the Biden administration.
Judge Sets Multiple Notice Deadlines for Trump’s Memorial Arch, Complicating Construction TimelineA federal judge has imposed additional notice requirements on the Trump administration as it seeks to move forward with a proposed memorial arch in Washington. U.S.
Josh Turek Defeats Ashley Hinson to Flip Iowa's Senate Seat for DemocratsA former Paralympic gold medalist wins as Republicans lose control of both Iowa Senate seats Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek defeated Republican U.S. Rep.
Jon Ossoff Defeats Mike Collins to Win a Second Senate Term in GeorgiaThe Democratic incumbent holds a closely watched seat in a presidential battleground state Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff defeated Republican U.S. Rep.
JB Pritzker Defeats Darren Bailey to Win a Historic Third Term as Illinois GovernorA third consecutive victory over Bailey makes Pritzker the first Democrat elected to three terms Democratic Gov.
James Talarico Defeats Ken Paxton to Flip Texas Senate Seat for DemocratsA former teacher and Presbyterian seminarian ends a decades-long Democratic drought Democratic state Rep.
Indicted ICE Officer’s Case Puts Hiring Surge and Training Under ScrutinyA vehicle pursuit becomes a criminal case An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Harris County, Texas, has been indicted on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after…
Federal Judge Dismisses Trump Administration Lawsuit Seeking Harvard Admissions DataThe court dismisses the case on procedural grounds A federal judge in Massachusetts on November 2 granted Harvard University’s motion to dismiss a Trump administration lawsuit seeking admissions…
Gronkowski, Mayweather spotted near New Hampshire pollsGronkowski, Mayweather and Other Celebrities Appear Near New Hampshire Polling Places on Election Day Former New England Patriots star Rob Gronkowski, boxer Floyd Mayweather, former NFL player Danny…
Texas Midterm Election Day: More Than 7.7 Million Voted Early as Governor and Senate Races Draw National AttentionTexas Midterm Election Day: More Than 7.7 Million Voted Early as Governor and Senate Races Draw National Attention Texas voters went to the polls on November 3 for the 2026 midterm elections.
Gina Hinojosa Defeats Greg Abbott to Become Texas's First Latina GovernorRepublicans lose the governor's office after more than three decades in power Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa defeated Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in Texas's 2026 gubernatorial election.
More Than 57 Million Votes Cast Early in 2026 Midterms, but the Total Is Not a ResultMillions had voted before Election Day Mail and in-person voting make up different shares The total combines early in-person votes and returned mail ballots; the mix varies by state reporting.
Trump Administration Submits East Potomac Golf Course Overhaul Plan, but Costs and Timing Remain UnclearThe proposal enters federal review The seawall is a major part of the plan East Potomac is part of a public park area in Washington, with Hains Point extending into the waters near the confluence of…
David Crowley Defeats Tom Tiffany to Become Wisconsin's First Black GovernorMilwaukee County executive reverses his campaign fortunes and keeps the office in Democratic hands Democrat David Crowley defeated Republican U.S. Rep.
Maine Senate Race Between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson Could Require Ranked-Choice TabulationThe closely watched U.S. Senate race in Maine between Republican incumbent Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson may not be decided on Election Night.
Chris Pappas Wins New Hampshire Senate Race, Becoming the First Openly Gay Man Elected to the ChamberPappas defeats former senator Sununu and keeps the seat in Democratic hands Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas defeated former Republican Sen. John E. Sununu in New Hampshire's 2026 U.S.
Byron Donalds Defeats David Jolly to Become Florida's First Black GovernorTrump-backed Republican congressman wins as Florida remains under GOP control Republican U.S. Rep.