
Democrats Win Control of Senate in Midterms
Voters hand Democrats control of the US Senate through historic victories in traditionally conservative states.

Voters hand Democrats control of the US Senate through historic victories in traditionally conservative states.

Associated Press projections show the Democratic Party has won back control of the United States Senate following the 2026 midterm elections.

Adam Hamilton has defeated Roger Marshall, securing Kansas's first Democratic Senate seat since 1932 in a record-breaking electoral contest.

Texas Republicans await election results at Ken Paxton's watch party in Dallas as they watch the race against Democrat challenger James Talarico.

Deb Haaland has been elected governor of New Mexico, making history as the first female Native American state governor in the United States.

Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff is projected to win re-election in Georgia, defeating Republican challenger Mike Collins and reinforcing Democratic control in the key swing state.

Pediatrician and Democrat Annie Andrews has won a US Senate seat in South Carolina, ending over two decades of Republican control.

As polls close across the eastern United States and Midwest, early tallies show promising momentum and potential pick-ups for Democrats.

Reports of ballot shortages at several Dearborn polling stations have raised concerns over voter access during a crucial Michigan Senate race.

Republican Byron Donalds has won the Florida gubernatorial race, becoming the state's first Black leader after defeating Democrat David Jolly.
