Democrats deliver a historic routing to Republicans in US midterms
For the first time in nearly 30 years, a Democrat will now represent South Carolina in the US Senate.
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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.
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These Wins Could Mint a New Generation of Democratic Stars
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El-Sayed defeats Rogers to win Senate seat in Michigan
The Democrat prevailed after a stream of Islamophobia from top Republicans and a turbulent end to his campaign.
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, CBS News projects
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated former GOP Rep. Mike Rogers in Michigan, CBS News projects, after one of the most contentious contests of the midterm elections.
Recapping Democrats' massive wins in the 2026 midterm elections
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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.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s high-stakes Senate race
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Trumper’s Remorse: Voters Look at the Last Two Years, Ask for a Redo
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Democrats win Congress: How they did it, and what it means
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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.
Democrat Defeats Nunn in Iowa, Scoring a Key House Pickup
Sarah Trone Garriott, a Democratic state senator and Lutheran minister, beat Representative Zach Nunn, a Republican who had tied himself closely to President Trump.
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Rep. Elise Stefanik and former Sen. Joe Manchin share their final thoughts after Democrats came away with control of the House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections.
Historic Midterm Rout Serves as a Sweeping Rebuke of Trump Era
The electoral backlash extended even into deep red states and indicated that President Trump has lost his hold over the coalition that lifted him to the White House twice.
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.
With 2 Big Wins, Democrats May Have Put Ohio Back in Play
Once seen as a bellwether of the nation’s political mood, Ohio has been solidly red since President Trump first won office. Tuesday’s results could change that.
Democrats Seize Control of Congress, Ending a G.O.P. Trifecta
The party’s victory in the House cemented an era of divided government and a freshly assertive Congress after two years in which Republicans ceded power to President Trump.
Democrat Katy Padilla Stout flips ex-Rep. Tony Gonzales' seat
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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.
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.
Max Miller Loses in Ohio After Ex-Wife’s Abuse Allegations
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Gina Hinojosa on Texas governor win: "We shocked the world tonight"
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Jocelyn Benson Holds Michigan Governor’s Office for Democrats
Ms. Benson, the secretary of state, defeated Representative John James in a swing state that often plays a critical role in presidential elections.