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Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed

Democrats score major upsets and take control of Senate

Democrats were able to pick up the seats needed to gain control of the Senate, CBS News projects, and the party scored several upset victories in red states.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries

Democrats win House majority with Trump approval at historic low

Democrats have won control of the House in the 2026 election, CBS News projects. Follow the midterm election results here, as polls begin to close.

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Senate Candidate James Talarico Holds Closing Campaign Rally Ahead Of Midterm Election

James Talarico wins Texas Senate race, flipping seat for Democrats

Democrat James Talarico will defeat Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, CBS News projects, marking a major flip for Democrats that they have long sought in the Lone Star State.

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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.

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2026 Senate Results

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President Trump Holds Midterm Rally In Ohio

Trump congratulates Democrats in election night call with CBS News

President Trump congratulated Democrats on their victories, but in a phone call with CBS News he also threatened to use his "total veto power."

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Gina Hinojosa wins Texas gubernatorial race against Greg Abbott

Texas voters elected a governor to serve a four-year term overseeing the state's executive branch, implementing laws and shaping policies.

Troy Jackson defeats longtime Maine Sen. Susan Collins

Democrat Troy Jackson defeated longtime GOP Sen. Susan Collins in the Maine Senate race, CBS News projects.

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Minority Leader Jeffries And House Democratic Caucus Members Hold News Conference On Capitol Steps

Democrats, retaking House majority, aim to derail Trump's agenda

The change in the balance of power sets up a clash with the Trump administration on oversight and other legislative priorities.

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Ohio Democratic Candidates Campaign Ahead Of Midterm Elections

Sherrod Brown wins Ohio Senate race, flipping seat for Democrats

Sherrod Brown faced off against Husted, who was appointed to the seat last year to replace Vice President JD Vance.

Iowa Senate Candidate Josh Turek Casts His Vote In Council Bluffs On Election Day

Democrat Josh Turek wins Iowa Senate race

Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek defeated GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson in the Iowa Senate race, CBS News projects, in a major pickup for Democrats as they seek to take control of the upper chamber.

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Annie Andrews arrives on stage for a rally in Charleston, South Carolina.

Democrat Annie Andrews wins South Carolina Senate race

Democrat Annie Andrews won a stunning upset over GOP Sen. Darline Graham, who was running for her late brother Lindsey Graham's seat.

Senate Candidate Adam Hamilton Campaigns Across Kansas Ahead Of Midterm Elections

Adam Hamilton wins Kansas Senate race in another Democratic upset

Democratic Reverend Adam Hamilton defeated GOP Sen. Roger Marshall in the Kansas Senate race, CBS News projects, unseating the incumbent in a major upset.

Democrat Amy Acton wins Ohio governor's race

Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign produced a controversial ad in October that featured Amy Acton's estranged mother.

See CBS News exit poll results for the 2026 midterm elections

Here's a national look at what's on voters' minds in the 2026 midterm elections as they cast their ballots.

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Iran dismisses U.S. response to peace proposal

President Trump said on the eve of U.S. elections that a deal with Iran "could happen," but after new U.S. strikes, Tehran called America's response to the latest proposal "not convincing."

Minnesota's DFL Knocks On Doors To Get Out The Vote For Midterm Elections

Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Senate election, CBS News projects

Peggy Flanagan's projected victory in Minnesota closes the door on one of the few pickup opportunities for Republicans in the Senate.

President Trump Holds Rally In Dubuque, Iowa Two Days Before Midterms

Trump says he could use "tremendous powers" if Democrats win

President Trump remained optimistic about GOP chances ahead of polls closing: "We have a good chance. But we're not going to be embarrassed."

Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Senate race

Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas defeated former GOP Sen. John Sununu in the New Hampshire Senate race, CBS News projects, keeping the seat in Democratic control.

Kaylub Giamanco, who fatally shot an attacker at Silver Rail Elementary School, poses for a portrait Oct. 22, 2026, in Bend, Oregon.

Frantic 911 call from hero dad who killed school shooter released

The armed father who was hailed for his heroic actions during a deadly shooting at his daughters' elementary school in Oregon frantically called authorities before he went after the shooter.

Parts of jet that crashed in Palm Beach County found miles away, NTSB says

Nine people were killed when a Learjet 60 that departed Austin for the Bahamas crashed in Palm Beach County on Sunday.

Tennessee murderer captured over a week after escaping prison

Jacob Morley was serving a life sentence at the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tennessee when he escaped by slipping through a fence on the property.

Poland launches major security operation along border with Russia

Poland's prime minister says a rapid, major deployment of extra security forces to the border with Russia may have prevented "attempted acts of provocation."