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- 2026 US Midterm Elections: Democrats Retake Congress and Reshape WashingtonThe November 3, 2026, US midterm elections have transformed the balance of power in Washington.
- Voters Deliver a Historic Swing Against Trump as Republicans Suffer Major Midterm LossesDemocrats take control of both chambers of Congress The 2026 U.S. midterm elections produced a sweeping political shift.
- 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…
- 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…
- Mike Johnson Steps Aside From House GOP Leadership Race After Midterm DefeatJohnson will not seek the minority leader position House Speaker Mike Johnson told staff and Republican colleagues on Wednesday, November 4, that he will not seek a leadership position in the next…
- El-Sayed Trails Michigan Governor-Elect Benson by About Two Points Despite Senate WinA victory that also tests concerns about electability The difference offers a new data point in a debate that began during the Democratic Senate primary: whether El-Sayed, a progressive former…
- Supreme Court Weighs Colorado Funding Rules for Catholic Preschools and LGBTQ FamiliesThe dispute centers on conditions attached to public funding The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on November 3 in St. Mary Catholic Parish v.
- New Jersey Governor Warns Ports Against Russian Diesel as Federal Authority Is DisputedSherrill tells port operators to reject the shipments New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill warned port and terminal operators on November 2 not to purchase or unload Russian-origin diesel, saying…
- Texas Republicans’ Redistricting Push Backfires as Democrats Gain Ground in House RacesA plan to gain five seats fails to deliver Texas Republicans redrew the state’s congressional map in 2025 with the goal of creating as many as five additional Republican-leaning seats in the U.S.
- Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race, Delivering a Key Victory for DemocratsA historic result in a closely watched contest Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s closely watched U.S.
- Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan Renews Accusations Against Mary Peltola as Ballot Controversy IntensifiesNew allegations after casting his ballot Republican Senator Dan Sullivan renewed his attacks on Democratic challenger Mary Peltola after voting in Alaska’s November 3 election.
- Democrats Sweep Texas Statewide Races, Ending Decades of Republican DominanceA dramatic shift in Texas politics Democrats won a sweeping series of statewide victories in Texas on November 3, ending more than three decades without a Democratic win in a statewide contest.
- 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.
- Tejano Singer Bobby Pulido Defeats Republican Monica De La Cruz, Flipping Texas’ 15th DistrictDemocrats reclaim a key South Texas seat Democrat Bobby Pulido defeated Republican incumbent Representative Monica De La Cruz in Texas’ 15th Congressional District, flipping a seat Republicans had…
- Michigan Democrats Reclaim Full Control of State Government as Benson, Gilchrist and Savit WinDemocrats sweep the three statewide executive offices Democrats won Michigan’s governorship, secretary of state and attorney general races in the 2026 midterm elections, restoring the party’s control…
- 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…
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Adam Hamilton Defeats Roger Marshall in Kansas, Ending a 94-Year Democratic Senate Losing StreakA pastor defeats the incumbent in a historic political shift for Kansas Democrat Adam Hamilton defeated Republican Sen. Roger Marshall in Kansas's 2026 U.S. Senate election.
- 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.
- 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…
- Ashley Moody Defeats Angie Nixon to Keep Marco Rubio's Former Senate Seat in Republican HandsFormer Florida attorney general wins the special election for the remainder of Rubio's term Republican Sen. Ashley Moody defeated Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon in Florida's 2026 U.S.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Amy Acton Defeats Vivek Ramaswamy to Become Ohio's First Elected Woman GovernorFormer state health director wins as Democrats end 16 years of Republican control Democrat Amy Acton defeated Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio's 2026 gubernatorial election.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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…
- 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.
- 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.
- 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…
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- Justice Department Deploys About 1,000 Election Monitors Across All 50 States, Prompting Debate Over Their RoleJustice Department Deploys About 1,000 Election Monitors Across All 50 States, Prompting Debate Over Their Role The U.S.
- 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…
- 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.
- 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…
- 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,…
- 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…
- About 50 Million Americans Have Voted Early Ahead of the Midterms, Offering Democrats Encouraging SignalsAbout 50 million Americans had already cast ballots before Election Day in the 2026 midterm elections, according to reporting by The New York Times on November 2.
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