Democrats win control of the House of Representatives, with a vow to combat Trump
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Key FactsCNN projects Democrats to control both chambers
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- The final sizes of the projected majorities remained undetermined while vote counting continued.
- The majorities give Democrats greater scope for investigations and subpoenas; in the Senate, they can block Trump’s judicial nominees.
- Trump’s veto and the Senate’s 60-vote threshold make passage of large parts of the Democrats’ preferred agenda very unlikely.
- CNN’s voter poll found that more than six in ten respondents disapproved of Trump; two-thirds said his policies had worsened the economy.
“If anyone wants to come after California, or any one Californian, they better be ready for a fight.”— Xavier Becerra said this in his victory speech after CNN projected him to win California’s gubernatorial election.
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Key FactsTalarico wins Texas Senate seat
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
- Talarico is the first Democrat elected by Texas voters to the U.S. Senate since 1988.
- Democrat Gina Hinojosa won the governorship as the first Latina; Texas had not elected a Democrat to it since 1990.
- Alongside Texas, Democrats won Republican-held Senate seats in Kansas, Iowa, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio and Maine.
- To secure a Senate majority, Democrats needed to flip four seats while retaining the seats they already held.
“The real fight in this country is not left vs. right. It is top vs. bottom. … Our unity is a threat to their wealth and their power.”— James Talarico, speaking to supporters in his victory speech after winning the Texas Senate race.
Key FactsOhio voters cite economic strain and political discontent
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
- Over the past year, 78% said inflation caused their family moderate or severe hardship.
- 90% said government corruption was a crucial or major factor in their vote for Congress.
- 71% felt dissatisfied or angry about the way things were going in the country.
- 79% were very or somewhat confident the election was being conducted fairly and accurately in their state.
🇺🇸 🗳️ US Democrats flipped the Senate and looked set to retain control of the House of Representatives in a stellar performance during the 2026 midterm ... Show more
Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race, Making History as First Muslim Senator: El-Sayed has defeated former Rep. Mike Rogers in Michigan’s open Senate race ...
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Key FactsAP reports El-Sayed win in Michigan Senate race
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- According to AP, 42-year-old Democrat El-Sayed won Michigan's Senate race against former Republican Representative Mike Rogers.
- When he takes his seat in January, El-Sayed will become the first Muslim senator in the United States.
- Representative Haley Stevens withdrew her support on Sunday after days of criticism and endorsed Mike Rogers.
- The victory keeps Democrats in control of the seat held by retiring Senator Gary Peters.
“We don't want our money sent to do apartheid, or genocide, or war.”— Abdul El-Sayed said this in his victory speech, referring to his criticism of Israel's actions.
Key FactsTroy Jackson Claims Victory as Susan Collins Concedes
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
- Jackson became the substitute nominee after Graham Platner withdrew in midsummer amid sexual-assault allegations that he called categorically untrue.
- During his shortened campaign, Jackson linked Collins to her party and Donald Trump and advocated policies to make life more affordable.
- As chair of the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, Collins highlighted money and projects for Maine; Jackson argued they did not offset strains from policies she supported.
- From three generations of lumberjacks, Jackson entered Maine’s Legislature in 2002, later became state Senate president, and strongly championed workers’ unions.
NEW: Democratic state Rep. James Talarico has won the Texas U.S. Senate race, The Associated Press reports in a race call.
Key FactsAmy Acton wins Ohio governor’s race
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
- AP reported Acton at 50.8% and Ramaswamy at 45.9%, with 86% of votes counted.
- Acton is the first Democrat elected governor in Ohio in two decades.
- An October Ramaswamy campaign ad featuring Acton’s estranged mother drew criticism across party lines.
- Mike DeWine criticized the ad and called for its withdrawal, but maintained his endorsement of Ramaswamy and the Republican ticket.
It’s not surprising that Vivek Ramaswamy has stooped to such a despicable low as to attempt to turn the sexual abuse Amy endured at twelve years old from our birth mother’s husband into a political talking point.— Philip Stearns, Amy’s brother, in a statement about Ramaswamy’s campaign ad.
Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins race for Texas governor, ousting Greg Abbott
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Key FactsHinojosa defeats Abbott in Texas governor’s race
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: texastribune.org
- At 52, Hinojosa will become Texas’s first Latina governor, while Abbott was denied a fourth term.
- Abbott spent nearly $118 million on advertising, compared with $26 million for Hinojosa.
- Hinojosa centered her campaign on public schools and pledged to curb corporate and billionaire influence in state government.
- She said she would dismiss Mike Morath, the education commissioner appointed by Abbott, on her first day in office.
Key FactsCollins says she conceded Maine Senate race
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.com
- Adam Hamilton won Kansas's Senate seat, becoming the first Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate from the state since 1932.
- ABC News polls found four in ten Kansas Senate voters angry; they backed Hamilton over Roger Marshall by roughly 80 points.
- ABC News polls found roughly nine in ten Black Georgia voters supported Keisha Lance Bottoms; Black voters made up about three in ten voters.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson said he was disappointed but not discouraged; one night's election result did not change Republicans' mandate.
“It has been the honor of my life to serve the people of Maine in the United States Senate. I'm proud of all I have been able to accomplish for our state and for our country in the past 30 years.”— Susan Collins, in a statement after conceding the Maine Senate race.
Key FactsBottoms projected to become the US’s first Black woman governor
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- Her projected victory would make her Georgia’s first Democratic governor in 23 years.
- Republican opponent Rick Jackson, a billionaire healthcare executive, spent tens of millions of dollars more.
- In the only debate with Jackson, Bottoms said she wanted to make Georgia more affordable and protect abortion and voting rights.
- If elected, Bottoms could use her veto to block many Statehouse measures; Republicans have held a majority there for over 20 years.
Key FactsCooper takes North Carolina Senate seat for Democrats
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- Roy Cooper decisively defeated Michael Whatley on Tuesday night, denying Republicans the chance to defend the open seat.
- Donald Trump personally recruited Whatley; Senator Thom Tillis had announced the previous year that he would not seek another term.
- In early October, the leading Republican Senate super PAC canceled its remaining North Carolina ads, shifting tens of millions of dollars to other battleground races.
- Exit polls indicated about 70 percent wanted Congress to do more to check Trump, while about 60 percent blamed him for high prices.
“I have watched for the last two years as Congress has failed to do their job, so I came here with the intention of putting people in seats that will do their job. I absolutely voted for Roy Cooper.”— North Carolina voter Matt Sheets told CNN as he cast his vote on Tuesday morning.
Key FactsOssoff Projected to Win Georgia Senate Reelection
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- Ossoff was projected to defeat Republican Representative Mike Collins and begin a second Senate term.
- The race was called for Ossoff just 40 minutes after polling stations closed.
- During the campaign, Ossoff raised more than $120 million, ranking among his party’s top fundraisers.
- Ossoff pledged to serve his full term and said he would not run for president in 2028.
Adam Hamilton becomes first Kansas Democrat elected to the Senate in nearly a century
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Key FactsABC projects Democratic House majority and an Andrews victory
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.com
- ABC projects a Democratic House majority; analysts say several races with later poll closings are unlikely to change the outcome.
- Annie Andrews is projected to win South Carolina’s Senate race, flipping the seat previously held by the late Lindsey Graham.
- ABC News Voter Polls showed New Hampshire independents favored projected Senate winner Chris Pappas by about 20 percentage points.
- Republican Barry Moore is projected to defeat Everett Wess in Alabama’s Senate race.
Juliana Stratton makes history with Black women in the Senate: 2026 ELECTION COVERAGE: Watch Live | Poll Closing Times | All Live Results | Live Updates | Live ...
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Key FactsJuliana Stratton wins Illinois Senate seat
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pbs.org
- On Tuesday, Democrat Juliana Stratton defeated Republican Don Tracy to win Illinois’s Senate seat.
- The current lieutenant governor will succeed Senator Dick Durbin, who is retiring after five terms.
- Stratton will be Illinois’s second Black woman senator and one of three Black women serving simultaneously in the Senate for the first time.
- She supports Medicare for All and criticizes President Donald Trump, including over his deployment of National Guard troops and federal immigration agents in Chicago.
Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker wins a third term in Illinois: Pritzker, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, defeated Republican Darren Bailey in the deep blue ...
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