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Democrat Aaron Ford unseats GOP Gov. Joe Lombardo in Nevada NBC News projects that Ford, Nevada’s attorney general, has flipped control of the governorship in the key battleground state.
Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek wins re-election bid in Oregon NBC News projects that Kotek defeated Republican state Sen. Christine Drazan in a rematch of their 2022 contest.
Idaho voters reject ballot measure on abortion, preserving the state’s ban, NBC News projects The abortion ban went into effect in 2022 after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Democrat wins Texas railroad commissioner race after Republican Bo French faced backlash over racist comments Democrat Jon Rosenthal has defeated GOP nominee Bo French, NBC News projects. French faced criticism from fellow Republicans for his inflammatory remarks.
GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts fends off independent Dan Osborn in Nebraska Senate race NBC News projects Ricketts has won re-election after facing a competitive race in the traditionally red state.
El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate seat, NBC News projects Abdul El-Sayed wins the Senate seat in Michigan, defeating Rep. Mike Rogers, NBC News projects. He becomes the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate. 
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s Senate race NBC News projects that El-Sayed, a progressive former public health official, has defeated Republican Mike Rogers, a key victory for Democrats.
Stock futures rebound as Wall Street confronts the ‘blue tsunami’ threat to the AI boom Stock futures slid after Democrats won key Senate races across the country. The size of the blue wave surprised Wall Street, which was expecting a ripple.
Troy Jackson wins Maine Senate seat, NBC News projects Democrat Troy Jackson has defeated five-term incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the race for Senate in Maine, NBC News projects. NBC News' Steve Kornacki breaks down how the results in Bangor, Maine, benefited Jackson.
President Trump speaks to various media outlets reacting to midterm results President Trump speaks to several media outlets reacting to substantial Democratic wins across the country, including in key battleground states and districts. Trump has said that he hopes to both work with Democrats while also emphasizing that he will veto anything Democrats try to pass in Congress.
Rep. Debbie Dingell: If Democrats don't deliver, voters will send another message in two years Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell says Democrats should be careful to not "over read" into the midterm results. She goes on to say that if the Democratic Party does not deliver in the next few years Americans will, "send another loud message" in the next election. 
Troy Jackson defeats GOP Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, padding Democrats’ majority NBC News projects that Jackson, who became the Democratic nominee after an embattled Graham Platner dropped out, flipped control of the Senate seat.
Susan Collins concedes in Maine Senate race Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins has conceded Maine’s Senate race to Democratic challenger Troy Jackson. NBC News’ Monica Alba reports on the conclusion of Collins’s 30-year Senate career.
Record number of female governors elected Voters in 15 states have elected female governors, setting a record as Democrats made sweeping gains in races up and down the ballot.
Democrats clinch a majority of governorships for first time in 16 years Democrats clinched a majority of governorships for the first time in 16 years in Tuesday’s elections, further punctuating the party’s success across the map.
Review: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is superb, streamlined and safe Nintendo's new Ocarina of Time remake enshrines its place in the gaming canon for generations to come. But despite its stupendous production values, the game left me feeling oddly bereft.
Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House As speaker, the New York Democrat would be second in the presidential line of succession, after the vice president. He has vowed to focus on affordability and holding the administration accountable.
These 9 candidates for governor just made history Voters on Tuesday elected the nation's first Black woman governor and the nation's first Native American woman governor.
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford beats GOP incumbent for governor Democrat Aaron Ford defeated Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo. He's set to become Nevada's first Black governor.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeats Republican Mike Rogers in key Michigan Senate race El-Sayed's campaign tested how an antiestablishment candidate on the left would fare in a perennial Midwest battleground. With the win, he'll become the first Muslim American to serve in the Senate.
Republicans tried to gerrymander their way out of big congressional losses. It didn't work Among the sweeping victories by Democrats on Tuesday were wins in several congressional districts that Republicans had redrawn explicitly to boost their party ahead of the midterms.
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."
Troy Jackson wins Maine Senate race over Susan Collins, in major coup for Democrats The result is a crucial victory for Democrats in their push to retake the Senate majority, flipping a seat that Collins has held for nearly 30 years.
Here's how some key demographic groups voted in the midterms These charts show how various demographic groups voted in the midterm election. The data comes from a poll of tens of thousands of voters, conducted by the firm SSRS for a number of news outlets.
Former Arkansas governor says Democrats' gains are 'more significant than ever anticipated' NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson about Democratic victories in states typically considered Republican strongholds.
Democrats win full control of Congress, ushering in a new era of divided government The victories in the House and Senate return Democrats to full control of Congress for the first time since 2023 and deepens the level of expected friction between them and President Trump.
Democrat Josh Turek wins the Senate seat in Iowa Democrat Josh Turek has defeated Sen. Ashley Hinson in Iowa, according to a race call by the Associated Press.
On a historic night for democratic socialists, Mamdani says midterms show power of working-class voters The New York mayor tells NPR's Juana Summers that newly elected democratic socialists need to seize this moment and show voters what politics can deliver.
Democrat David Crowley will be Wisconsin's first Black governor Democrat David Crowley defeated Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany in a campaign that focused on "lowering costs for working families" and bringing more jobs to Wisconsin.
Adam Hamilton becomes the first Democratic senator from Kansas in nearly a century Democrat Adam Hamilton beat Sen. Roger Marshall, a fierce loyalist to President Trump, per a race call by the Associated Press.
Election 2026 live results: Dems take back Congress, Trump 'little bit surprised' Collins is the five-term senator from Maine.
WATCH: Vivek Ramaswamy addresses supporters after projected defeat in Ohio governor's race Republican Vivek Ramaswamy addressed supporters after ABC News projected Democrat Amy Acton will win the Ohio governor's race.
WATCH: House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks after Democrats projected to take control of House House Speaker Mike Johnson made remarks after ABC News projected Democrats will win enough seats to take control of the House.
These candidates made history in the 2026 midterm elections The midterms saw an expansion of representation among America's lawmakers, with several candidates celebrating groundbreaking wins.
WATCH: Keisha Lance Bottoms addresses supporters after projected win in Georgia gov. race Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms addressed supporters after ABC News projected her the winner of the Georgia governor's race, making her the first Black female governor in the history of the U.S.
WATCH: Amy Acton addresses supporters after projected win in Ohio governor's race Democrat Amy Acton addressed supporters after ABC News projected she will win the Ohio governor's race over Republican Vivek Ramaswamy.
WATCH: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott addresses supporters after conceding governor's race Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott addressed supporters after ABC News projected Democrat Gina Hinojosa will win the state's race for governor.
WATCH: Jon Ossoff addresses supporters after projected win in Georgia Senate race Democrat Jon Ossoff addressed supporters after ABC News projected he will win reelection in the Georgia Senate race.
WATCH: James Talarico addresses supporters after projected win in Texas Senate race Democrat James Talarico addressed supporters after ABC News projected him the winner of the Texas Senate race, defeating Republican Ken Paxton.
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Democrats projected to take Congress in blue wave fueled by Trump, economy discontent Democrats will win enough seats in the U.S. House of Representatives to gain control of the lower chamber of Congress from Republicans, ABC projects.
South Africans vote in local elections that could continue decline of ANC South Africans have begun voting in local elections that are seen as an evaluation of the party that led the country out of white minority rule
WATCH: ANALYSIS: Democrats projected to take control of House and Senate Democrats will win enough seats to take control of the House and the Senate, ABC News projects.
WATCH: Josh Shapiro addresses supporters after projected win in Pennsylvania governor's race Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro addressed supporters after ABC News projected he will win reelection in the Pennsylvania governor's race.
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