2026 U.S. Midterm Election
Lawmakers react to Democratic Party wins
'Knives out' at Pentagon after unpopular Iran war dooms GOP in midterms
The Latest: Alaskans wait for more votes in US Senate and governor’s races
Tejano star Bobby Pulido flips Republican congressional seat in Texas
Elon Musk gambled $445 million to boost Republicans in the midterms and came up short
A midterm election defeat too overwhelming for Trump to challenge?
Elon Musk's business empire braces for Democratic wave as Texas flips blue
Black voters help propel Democrats, including history makers, in sweeping midterm victories
"It was a blue tsumani": Democratic midterm winners speak out after victories
‘A beautifully American story’: El-Sayed’s historic Senate victory resonates with Muslim Americans
Scott Colom’s lead grows in US Senate race. Which Mississippi counties will decide winner?
Could the midterm results change the future of DC statehood?
Colorado's 4th congressional district is too close to call
A referendum? No, this was a full-fledged revolt.
Last year, Pete Hegseth fired Nancy Lacore. This year, she was elected to Congress.
Blue wave nearly swallowed some of America's reddest states as election data exposes GOP's close calls

House, Senate

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Lawmakers react to Democratic Party wins
Democrats are making plans for the next Congressional term, when they will control both the House and the Senate. Here's what leaders from Congress and President Trump have said about what's next.

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nytimes.com · 52m
The Big-Name Democrats Whose Bets Paid Off in the Midterms
NPR · 3h
What's next for Democrats after the midterms. And, a look at the outstanding races

Alaska, Governor and Senate

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Live results: Alaska Senate election in bitterly tight race

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Washington Post · 2h
The Latest: Alaskans wait for more votes in US Senate and governor’s races
Associated Press · 4h
Live updates: Alaskans wait for more votes in US Senate and governor’s races

Iran, Trump

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The Latest: Trump defends Iran war after voters give Democrats control of Congress
The midterm election blowout has set up a new era in Washington, with Democrats eager to meet voter demands for change while Republicans watched their congressional majorities evaporate in a revolt against President Donald Trump’s policies.

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The Washington Post on MSN · 19h
Trump concedes Iran war angered voters, triggered Democratic landslide
ABC News on MSN · 20h
President Trump on Iran war's impact on midterm results

Democrats, House and Texas

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Democrats win full control of more state governments and the Texas House
Democrats took control of the Texas state House after historic wins for governor and U.S. Senate in Tuesday's elections.Republicans had taken control in the 2002 election and had held it since.The win for Democrats was part of a series of sweeping gains in state governments for the party during the midterm elections,

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U.S. News & World Report · 23h
Democrats Make Sweeping Gains at the State Level, Taking Control of Legislatures and Shifting Power
Austin American-Statesman on MSN · 20h
Democrats take control of Texas House, ending 24 years of GOP rule

governor, Texas

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Texas rejected GOP in governor's race flipping state for Democrats
Gina Hinojosa makes history as the first Latino governor of Texas after defeating incumbent Greg Abbott in a tight race.

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U.S. News & World Report · 22h
Texas Data Centers Face Uncertain Future After Hinojosa Wins Governor’s Race
USA TODAY on MSN · 21h
Trump will never admit he's to blame for the Republican wipeout | Opinion

James Talarico, Texas

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Texas Senate election results 2026: Ken Paxton vs. James Talarico
Follow 2026 Texas U.S. Senate election results as Republican Ken Paxton faces Democrat James Talarico.

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ABC News on MSN · 16h
Gina Hinojosa and James Talarico celebrate Texas midterm wins at Whataburger
CBS Texas on MSN · 17h
A closer look at James Talarico, the Democrat who flipped Texas' U.S. Senate seat
CBS News on MSN

CBS News exit polls show how Democrats won in the midterms

Economic issues helped propel President Trump to victory in 2024, and those same issues dragged down his party in 2026.
The Baltimore Sun

Iowa Democrat who suspended campaign before midterms still wins state seat

In September, Eric Armstrong suspended his campaign due to health issues. He was declared the winner a district house race on Wednesday. He is a retired railroad executive who defeated his Republican rival,
CNN

A wave of historic firsts hit the U.S. midterms

From the first Muslim senator to the first Hispanic governor, the U.S. midterms were filled with historic wins.
The Boston Globe

How did Governor Kelly Ayotte escape the blue wave?

That blue wave dynamic was certainly at play in some of New Hampshire’s down-ballot contests, with Democrats flipping the State House, Senate, and five-person Executive Council. Democrats also secured seats at the top of the ballot for federal races.

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