Winning the Senate, Democrats Secure a Platform to Check Trump
In a stunning string of victories in Iowa, Texas, and North and South Carolina, Democrats delivered a midterm thrashing repudiating President Trump.
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Texas’ Hispanic Voters
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Democrat Josh Turek flips Iowa Senate seat
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Luria Wins in Virginia, Flipping a Key House Seat for Democrats
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Midterm Election Results (Live Updates): Democrats Win Senate In Stunning Rout
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Wes Moore on historic governor race wins: "Making history is not the assignment"
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Trump and Republicans trampled in the midterms
Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher says Republicans are facing a worse-than-expected midterm performance.
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.
Trump congratulates Democrats in election night call with CBS News
President Trump congratulated Democrats on their victories in a phone call with CBS News.
Democrats win majority in the Senate, flipping control of upper chamber
Democrats won control of the Senate in the 2026 elections with a raft of victories over Republicans in key races, cementing the new majority and flipping party control of the upper chamber.
Democrats win the Senate but control of the House is still up in the air. Here’s what it means for your finances.
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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.
Democrats win the Senate, setting up divided government for remainder of Trump's term
Democrats won by making inroads in several states where they have long struggled, boosted by a challenging political environment for the GOP dominated by voter frustration over high prices.
Josh Turek Flips Iowa Senate Seat in a Major Victory for Democrats
Mr. Turek, a Paralympian and state representative, defeated Representative Ashley Hinson, a Republican, in one of this year’s top Senate races.
Democrats Sweep Republicans in Nearly Every Race That Matters
With massive upsets in deep red states and stunning wins in Texas, Democrats have redrawn the political map—and decisively taken the House and Senate.
The lawmaker who led Republican efforts to keep the House loses his re-election bid
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WATCH: Annie Andrews addresses supporters after projected win in South Carolina Senate race
Democrat Annie Andrews addressed supporters after ABC News projected her the winner of the South Carolina Senate race, flipping the seat once held by the late Lindsey Graham.
Democrats Win Total Control of Congress
The party took back control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, dealing a massive blow to Trump and the GOP
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On a historic night for democratic socialists, Mamdani says midterms show power of working-class voters
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