Democrats win House and lead in key Senate races as midterm results come in
Polls are now closed across much of the country as results from the 2026 midterm elections continue to come in. Follow live updates here.
Democrats win big in 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."
Democrats win House majority as 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.
Democrats score major upsets in Texas, South Carolina and more results
Democrats scored two major upsets in Texas and South Carolina, states President Trump won by double digits two years ago.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Democrats retake House majority after 4 years
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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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."
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs wins reelection, defeating GOP election denier
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs will win the governor's race, CBS News projects, besting Trump ally Rep. Andy Biggs.
Ashley Moody projected to win Florida Senate election
GOP Sen. Ashley Moody defeated Democrat Angie Nixon in the Florida Senate race, CBS News projects, keeping the seat under Republican control.
Why some key races won't be decided on election night
Experts expect some politicians on Tuesday night to claim the 2026 elections are rigged, but here's why that's not the case — and why it may be a while before some races are called.
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Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire 2026 Senate election
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.
Democrat Rob Sand wins Iowa governor's race, defeating Zach Lahn
CBS News projects Rob Sand will win the Iowa governor's office, the first Democrat to be elected to the governor's mansion since 2006 and defeating Zach Lahn.
Roy Cooper wins in North Carolina, flipping Senate seat for Democrats
Democrat Roy Cooper defeated Michael Whatley in the North Carolina Senate race, CBS News projects, marking a flip for Democrats after GOP Sen. Thom Tillis opted not to seek reelection.
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.
Jon Ossoff wins Georgia Senate race, keeping seat for Democrats
Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff defeated GOP Rep. Mike Collins in the Georgia Senate race, CBS News projects, holding onto his seat in the upper chamber.
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.
Parts of jet that crashed in Florida found miles away
Nine people were killed when a Learjet 60 that departed Austin for the Bahamas crashed in Palm Beach County on Sunday.
U.S. launches strikes on Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. launched limited strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran fired at a U.S. aircraft, a senior U.S. official told CBS News.
Google to end search access for schools that block its AI tools
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other critics are accusing Google of trying to pressure U.S. schools to use AI.
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