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Democrat Troy Jackson wins Maine US Senate seat in blow to Republicans
Longtime Republican Senator Susan Collins had held the seat for three decades, but was swept away in the blue wave.
Midterm Takeaways: Tech billionaires suffer horrible night as Democrats drub Republicans
Elon Musk's spending may have become a liability as voters in exit polls raised concerns about government corruption and the growing influence of billionaires.
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Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton loses bid for California governor to Democrat
Hilton, who was endorsed by President Trump, faced an uphill battle as a Republican in the widely liberal state.
2026 Midterms: Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history in Georgia
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms was elected governor of Georgia on Tuesday, making history as the first Black woman to be elected governor in the United States, defeating Republican businessman Rick Jackson and flipping the top job in a key…
Europe Today: Democrats win Senate in rebuke of Trump as Poland’s constitutional crisis drags on
A blue wave has swept the US in the midterm elections, with Democrats winning the Senate and heading for a big House majority as votes are still being counted on the West Coast. We bring live analysis from Philadelphia and Brussels, plus…
Democrat Katy Padilla Stout flips ex-Rep. Tony Gonzales' seat
Republicans had nominated controversial Republican Brandon Herrera after former Rep. Tony Gonzales' resignation in April.
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Xavier Becerra wins California race for governor with vows to resist Trump’s agenda
Son of Mexican immigrants will become state’s first Latino governor since 1875 after victory over ex-Fox News host Steve Hilton US midterm elections – live updates Track live results from all 50 states Xavier Becerra, the Democratic former…
Mississippi Senate race at razor thin margin as vote count continues
The margin in Mississippi's Senate race between Democrat Scott Colom and Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith is separated by less than 30 ballots with 97% of the votes counted.
South Africans vote in local elections seen as test for embattled ANC
Polls suggest the governing party could fall below 40 percent as voters weigh failing services.
WATCH: Democrat Troy Jackson speaks after Maine Sen. Susan Collins concedes
Jackson won election Wednesday to the U.S. Senate representing Maine, defeating Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins.
Trump acknowledges Iran played role in Republican midterm losses
Trump acknowledges Iran played role in Republican midterm losses US President Donald Trump acknowledged that the war on Iran played a role in Republicans' losses in the midterm elections. "They'll send over things that are insane, and I'll…
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Democrats Vanquish Republicans to Reassert Dominance in New York
Democrats dealt Republicans a bruising defeat in New York, scoring a landslide victory at the top of the ticket, flipping a marquee House seat and making deep inroads into some of the state’s most reliably conservative territory.
Firsts for women and minorities in US midterm elections
The elections, which saw Democrats make big gains, also marked firsts for women and minorities in major offices.
Gina Hinojosa on Texas governor win: "We shocked the world tonight"
CBS News projects that Democrat Gina Hinojosa has beaten Republican incumbent Greg Abbott in the Texas gubernatorial race. She spoke to her supporters on Wednesday.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries declares "America is back"
Jeffries, who addressed supporters after House control was called for Democrats, argued voters have sent Congress a message to end extremism and "corruption."
Elon Musk breaks silence after historic billionaire blitz fails to stop nationwide Democratic sweep
Talarico went on to criticize Musk indirectly, accusing social media platform owners of being divisive
Democrat Amy Acton makes history in Ohio
Democrat Amy Acton defeats Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to become the first ever woman to be elected as governor in Ohio.
Watch: Abdul El-Sayed addresses supporters as ballot count continues in tight Michigan Senate race
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed spoke to his supporters early Wednesday morning amid his tight Senate battle with Mike Rogers.
Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte secures re-election in New Hampshire
Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte has won a second two-year term in New Hampshire, a state that has trended blue at the national level, NBC News projects.
Americans have said 'NO TO WAR,' Iran speaker says as Democrats take Congress
Ghalibaf said that "Conscience or the cost of living, Americans said NO TO WAR, and we endorse this message."
REPLAY - US midterms: "Today begins the Great American comeback" (Hakeem Jeffries)
The top Democrat in the US House of Representatives vowed Tuesday he would use his expected majority to go after corruption, in an election when alleged grift by President Donald Trump has been top of voters' minds. "We're going to bring…