California voters decide who will succeed Newsom in consequential governor's race
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton battled over housing costs, homelessness and Trump in the race to succeed Gavin Newsom as governor.
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Byron Donalds Is Florida’s Next Governor
Florida voters have just elected Byron Donalds, the Republican Congressman backed by President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis, to be Florida’s first Black governor. Donalds won the race as of 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to the…
AP Voter Poll: How key demographic groups voted in the 2026 midterms
The poll, an expansive survey of about 80,000 voters in all 50 states, suggests young voters were less likely to back House Republicans this year than they were to support Trump in 2024.
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Keisha Lance Bottoms Makes History in Georgia
Keisha Lance Bottoms is projected to win the governor's race in Georgia according to NBC. The Democrat will become the first Black woman to ever lead a US state. She will succeed Governor Brian Kemp, a Republican who is barred by term…
Trump country sees 20-year GOP grip on governor's mansion shattered
Democrat Amy Acton defeated Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in the Ohio governor race by cultivating a moderate image on affordability and education.
Democrat Annie Andrews wins South Carolina Senate race
Democrat Annie Andrews won a stunning upset over GOP Sen. Darline Graham, who was running for her late brother Lindsey Graham's seat.
Democrat Annie Andrews defeats GOP Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina, a major upset
Democrats notched an upset victory in South Carolina’s Senate race, NBC News projects, with Annie Andrews toppling Republican Sen.
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Democrat Sand Wins Iowa Governor Race, DDHQ Projects
Democrat Rob Sand is projected to win the election for governor of Iowa, according to Decision Desk HQ on X.
Anthony Zurcher: Democrats eye sweeping gains and reshaping of political map
Two Senate races that a year ago were thought to be battlegrounds turned out to be slam-dunks for the Democrats.
Abortion rights amendment passes in Virginia
2026 ELECTION COVERAGE: Watch Live | Poll Closing Times | All Live Results | Live Updates | Live Fact Check Voters have approved a ballot measure that creates a "fundamental right to reproductive freedom" in the Virginia Constitution. The…
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Democrat Andrews Wins South Carolina Senate Race, DDHQ Projects
Annie Andrews is projected to score a seismic upset in South Carolina, ousting Republican Senator Darline Graham, President Donald Trump’s hand-picked candidate, and putting Democrats in a strong position to seize control of the US Senate.
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Democrat Powell Wins Nebraska House Race, DDHQ Projects
Democrat Denise Powell is projected to win the election in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ on X.
GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. ousted in New Jersey
Rebecca Bennett defeated the two-term Republican incumbent after his monthslong absence for depression treatment.
Maryland voters approve Democratic-backed redistricting amendment
Maryland voters approved a constitutional amendment that paves the way for Democrats to redraw their state’s congressional map, NBC News projects.
Midterms: Abdul El-Sayed, Mike Rogers face off for Michigan Senate seat
With New Hampshire and Georgia staying in Democratic hands, Republicans now look to Michigan for a pickup, where Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is competing with Republican Mike Rogers. France 24's Jessica Le Masurier reports from a Democratic…
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Democrat Luria Wins Virginia House Race, DDHQ Projects
Democrat Elaine Luria is projected to win the election in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ on X.
False accusations and unverified claims quickly spread about Election Day voting
Election Day was barely underway before misinformation about voting irregularities surfaced online. Election officials reported voting problems in parts of the United States but there were no verified examples of malfeasance in the hours…
WATCH: Democrat Chris Pappas speaks after winning New Hampshire Senate seat
Pappas, a four-term House member, said his U.S. Senate victory is proof that Washington needs a "new generation at the table to fix things."
Trump staffers order Cheesecake Factory after Obama insult in grim election night fail
Obama mocked Trump on the campaign trail, saying he ‘got the White House looking like Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory’
Republicans Gerrymandered These Florida Districts. Democrats Won Them Anyway.
Several congressional districts that Florida’s Republican-controlled legislature heavily redrew earlier this year to favor the GOP have just elected Democrats to those seats. Rep. Kathy Castor, a Democrat who has held her seat since 2007…
Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George elected mayor of Washington, D.C.
Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George has been elected mayor of Washington, D.C., NBC News projects, continuing Democratic control over the capital city — but with a twist, as self-identified socialists make gains in cities across the…
Tens of millions cast ballots for midterms despite worries of Trump's interference
Across the country, tens of millions of voters made their voices heard at the ballot box with no major disruptions from interference by the Trump administration.
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Copper Holds Losses Below $14,000 on US Midterm Risks to Stocks
Copper fell for a second day as stocks dropped, after early US midterm results pointed to the growing prospect of a Democratic sweep of Congress.