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WATCH: Democrats projected to take control of the House Democrats will win enough seats to take control of the House, ABC News projects.
Election 2026 live results: Democrats take House, SC Senate seat flips Democrat Annie Andrews is projected to win the South Carolina Senate race.
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: Chris Pappas addresses supporters after projected win in New Hampshire Senate race Democrat Chris Pappas addressed supporters after ABC News projected him the winner of the New Hampshire Senate race, holding the seat for the party.
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College students found dead in mountains fell to deaths when climbing anchor broke Authorities say the two Colorado college students whose bodies were recovered last week died when an anchor they were using to climb failed and they fell a “substantial distance."
2 states will use ranked choice voting for midterms. Here's how it works Ranked choice voting has grown as a voting measure for years, and experts say it presents voters with a better opportunity to reflect their opinions.
WATCH: Election Day draws millions of Americans to the polls Americans from Michigan to Maine, Texas to Kansas lined up to make their voices heard on Pres. Trump’s policies and which party will control Congress.
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WATCH: What happens to the president's agenda if Democrats win Congress? ABC News political contributors Sonny Joy Nelson, a Republican strategist, and Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, a Democratic strategist, share more.
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DOJ ramps up probe of Alaska Senate race with target letters, new subpoenas: Sources The DOJ has continued moving at an aggressive clip in ramping up its criminal investigation into the Alaska U.S. Senate race, sources tell ABC News.
Billionaire tax: What to know about California's Prop 40 The measure would levy a one-time, 5% tax on the wealth of billionaires in California.
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2 dead, hundreds rescued amid severe flooding in Florida Two people were killed -- one of whom died in a vehicle -- and hundreds of others were rescued amid severe flooding in Palm Bay, Florida.
Democrat Annie Andrews defeats GOP Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina, a major upset NBC News projects that Graham failed to secure a full term after she was appointed to the seat held by her late brother.
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.
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 U.S.
Democrat Annie Andrews showing early statewide lead in South Carolina Senate race Democratic Senate candidate Annie Andrews holds an early lead in the South Carolina race against Republican Sen. Darline Graham, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
GOP Rep. Tom Kean loses re-election bid after monthslong absence from Congress this year NBC News projects that Democrat Rebecca Bennett has defeated Kean in his battleground New Jersey district.
Democrats hold early leads in key Texas counties for Latino voters Early vote count shows substantial Democratic leads in key Texas counties, particularly those with large Latino populations, where voters swung Republican in the 2024 presidential election. 
Rep. Byron Donalds wins Florida governor's race, NBC News projects Republican Rep. Byron Donalds has defeated Democrat David Jolly in the race for Florida governor, NBC News projects. NBC News’ Kristen Welker and Ryan Nobles analyze the narrow result and Democrats' lack of investment in the state.
Tuesday’s elections bring historic first for Black governors Wins by Byron Donalds in Florida, Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia and Wes Moore in Maryland mean multiple Black governors will serve simultaneously for the first time.
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms projected to win Georgia governor's race NBC News projects that Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms will serve as the next governor of Georgia. She will be the state's first Black governor and the first Black female governor in the United States.
Sen. Ashley Moody wins Florida Senate race, NBC News projects Republican Sen. Ashley Moody has defeated Democrat Angie Nixon in the special election for Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s old Senate seat, NBC News projects. NBC News’ Steve Kornacki analyzes the narrow result as Democrats continue their efforts to gain control of the Senate.
Talarico leads in key Texas counties as polls close Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico holds a substantial lead in key Texas counties, including in Denton, essentially a mirror image of the state of Texas.
Latino voters leaning more for Democrats in contrast to 2024 election A new exit poll shows that Latinos are voting more towards the Democratic Party compared to the 2024 election, why they leaned more Republican. NBC News' José Diaz-Balart talks about what could be contributing to the shift. 
Key Michigan county shows El-Sayed lead as polls close Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed holds a lead over his Republican opponent Mike Rogers in Oakland County, Michigan, a key county in the Michigan Senate race. 
GOP Sen. Ashley Moody wins special Senate election for Marco Rubio’s old seat in Florida Moody, a former state attorney general who was appointed to succeed Rubio, defeated Democrat Angie Nixon, NBC News projects.
Democrat Roy Cooper projected to win North Carolina Senate race NBC News projects Democrat Roy Cooper will win the Senate race in North Carolina.
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.
Melat Kiros becomes the first Gen Z woman elected to Congress The 29-year-old Ethiopian immigrant was one of several candidates to win with backing from the Democratic Socialists of America or its local chapters.
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Democrats' power lies in their unity NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi about the legacy of the Democratic Party.
Georgia elects the nation's first Black female governor Keisha Lance Bottoms' win marks the first time Georgia has elected a Democratic governor in more than 20 years.
Republican Byron Donalds wins governor's race in Florida Donalds, who was backed early by President Trump, will become the state's first Black governor.
Democrat Roy Cooper wins a North Carolina Senate seat Democrat Roy Cooper has won North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat, according to a race call from the Associated Press, providing the party with a key Senate flip.
Rep. Katherine Clark says Democrats are on track to win control of the House tonight NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark of Massachusetts about tonight's midterm elections.
Jon Ossoff wins reelection in Georgia, easily defeating Republican Mike Collins A year ago, the Georgia Senate race was considered one of the cycle's marquee Senate showdowns. In the end, Ossoff easily defeated Collins.
Election Day 2026: Photos from around the country Voters across the country are heading to the polls today to cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm elections.
What Democrats plan to prioritize if they retake the House This election will determine control of Congress. Rep. Pete Aguilar, who represents California's 33rd Congressional District, shares how Democratic Party leaders are feeling as results come in.
Results: States decide on voter ID and redistricting ballot measures Several states — including Alaska, Arizona, California and Nevada — are voting on changes to how their elections are run, including voter ID measures. Other states decide on redistricting proposals.
Legendary Photographer on getting that perfect election night picture On election night, photographers will be in position, ready to snap history-making moments. It's something Pulitzer-prize-winner photographer David Hume Kennerly, has done for decades.
Connecticut bakers are bringing joy back to election day, one cake at a time Nicole Sousa from the Old Statehouse in Hartford, CT, discusses the history of election cakes, a sweet civic tradition dating back to 1771.
Japan faces diplomatic dilemma amid joint pressure from nuclear neighbors As the Ukraine war grinds on, ties between Russia and neighboring Japan are at their worst in decades. Tokyo wants more support from Washington, but some Japanese are concerned they may not get it.
Supreme Court leans toward LGBTQ exclusion for publicly funded Catholic preschools The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday about Colorado's universal pre-K program and whether religious schools can bar certain families despite the state's anti-discrimination law.