US Senate Elections Result 2026 Live: Trump acknowledges Iran war's impact on Midterm loss; says it was something 'he had to do'
US Midterm Election Results 2026 Live: US President Donald Trump has said he will accept the election results as Democrats seize control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives in a sweeping rebuke to his presidency. The results mark a major shift in control of Congress and could significantly constrain Trump's legislative agenda.

"The Iran thing we had to do, and we continue to do it," he told reporters.
Trump has previously said he will accept the election results after a blue tsunami swept through the US midterm elections, with Democrats winning control of both chambers of Congress in a widespread rebuke to Trump and the Republican Party. Six Senate seats and more than half a dozen House seats have flipped to Democrats, with the party making historic gains in Republican strongholds.
Democrats have flipped Senate seats in Texas, Kansas and South Carolina, states that had not elected Democratic senators in decades. All 435 House seats were up for election, with 218 required for a majority. The results could reshape Congress, giving Democrats greater power to influence legislation and scrutinise Trump's administration.
Earlier, Trump had expressed confidence that Republicans would perform better than expected in Tuesday's midterm elections, arguing that the economy was in good shape despite persistent voter concerns over rising living costs.
Election Day in America: Latest important developments
Polling begins following voting disturbances
US citizens in various US states have begun voting for the mid-term elections of 2026. First polling stations are due to close at 4:30 AM IST on November 4. There have been some issues with voting. Voting machines have broken down in Westchester County of New York, and flooding has displaced 23 polling stations in Florida.
Control of Congress is in the balance
This year's elections will decide which party controls Congress and will allow the current president, Donald Trump, to continue with his legislative program. The Democrats need to win three additional seats in the House and four seats in the Senate to gain control of the Congress. CNN's Poll of Polls reveals that the Democrats enjoy a nine point lead on the generic congressional ballot. Republicans face challenges related to their redistricting and defending Senate seats in solidly Republican states.
Justice Department deploys election monitors
US Justice Department has sent about 1,000 election monitors to 126 jurisdictions throughout all 50 states. A check of the department's list reveals that many of the jurisdictions with monitors are Democratic strongholds.
What should you know about the US midterms 2026?
- All 435 House seats are on the ballot: All the seats in the House of Representatives and 35 Senate seats are on the ballot.
- Elections of Governors: Voters will choose their Governors in 36 States.
- Focus on battleground states: Focus will be on 11 key Senate contests and several competitive races in the House.
- Early Voting: Over 59 million Americans had voted before Election Day, according to the University of Florida Voting Lab.
- Poll closing time: Polling will start closing at 5:30 AM IST in Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, South Carolina, Vermont and Virginia.
- Scanners malfunctioned in New York: In Westchester County of the competitive 17th Congressional District, ballot scanners have malfunctioned while the polling was going on. It was assured by state and local authorities that all votes would be counted. Both the candidates also asked the voters to stick around despite any delays at the polling stations.
Trump acknowledges the Iran war impacted the midterm elections but says the 'Iran thing' was something he had to do, reports AP
Not even a little bit. I think it would destroy the Democrat Party if they did that... For what? Having a successful country?
- Trump on being asked 'are you concerned about impeachment?'
Democrat Sean McCann wins U.S. House race in Michigan's 4th Congressional District, NBC News projects
For the last 17 months, zero illegal migrants have been allowed into our country. Zero, which is something that nobody thought was possible
- Donald Trump, at the inauguration of the new White House ballroom
US Midterm Elections Results 2026: Trump publicly speaks for the first time since Republicans' Midterm rout
He said, "Could we have about 350 of our people?" Trump recalled, adding, "We don't hold 350. We hold about 98." So. So having 350 is a little tough. But we had President Xi of China, and he left two weeks ago, and he was amazed when he looked at the structure. He studied it with us,"
US Midterm Elections Results 2026: Democrats expand control of state governments, take over Minnesota and Wisconsin
The victories could help the party secure additional state-level trifectas, giving it control of both legislative chambers and the governor's office.
The results also bring pressure on Democrats to address voter concerns over fuel prices, affordable housing and the rising cost of living, while shaping policies on taxation, abortion rights, education funding, school choice and data centre development.
US Midterm Elections Results 2026: 'Trump is still your President,' the White House says as Republicans lose control of US House and Senate
If you'd like to argue it was worth it, then do so
- J D Vance blames war in Iran for Republican midterm losses
US Midterm Elections Results 2026: US VP Vance says Iran war is 'the reason we lost' midterm
US Midterm Elections Results 2026: Democrats gain ground with moderate voters in key Senate and House races
Around 80% of moderates said Congress was not doing enough to check presidential power, while a similar share reported at least moderate hardship due to inflation.
In Kansas, Democrat Adam Hamilton won about 70% of moderate voters, while Iowa's Josh Turek secured roughly two-thirds, compared with about half for Harris in both states in 2024.
US Midterm Elections Results 2026: Iranian diplomat says US midterm results mark ‘significant shift’ under Trump
I hope that the new Congress and the new Senate will also continue putting more pressure on Russia
- EU chief Kallas
US Midterm Elections Results 2026: Black, Latina and female governors break new ground in US midterm elections
Tennessee also elected its first female governor, Republican Marsha Blackburn, while Maryland's only current Black governor, Wes Moore, won reelection.
US Midterm Elections Results 2026: US midterms mark historic firsts, pave way for first Black House speaker
The Democratic gains could also pave the way for the first-ever Black speaker of the House.
US Midterm Elections Results 2026: Why Trump and Republicans lost the 2026 US midterm elections
The survey also found that voters viewed Trump as more focused on personal wealth than their concerns, while warning that Democrats face their own challenges despite reclaiming Congress.
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US Midterm Elections Results 2026: What we know so far
- Democrats have won control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, dealing a major setback to President Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
- Democrats won at least seven Republican-held Senate seats in Kansas, Iowa, Texas, Ohio, Maine, North Carolina and South Carolina. They also retained key seats in Georgia and Michigan.
- Democrats won more than two dozen Republican-held House seats, including several districts that had voted for Trump by double-digit margins in 2024.
- Democratic candidates Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia, Amy Acton in Ohio, Rob Sand in Iowa and Gina Hinojosa in Texas won races for governor, defeating Republicans.
- With Democrats controlling both chambers, Trump could face roadblocks to his legislative plans. Democrats will also have the power to reject his nominees and investigate his administration.
- Despite repeatedly asking voters to "pretend I'm on the ballot", Trump blamed Republican candidates for their defeats and praised Democratic campaign efforts.
- According to The AP Voter Poll, many voters blamed Trump's administration for high living costs and wanted Congress to exercise greater checks on his power.
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Aaron Ford defeats incumbent Joe Lombardo to win Nevada governor's race
Ford had the backing of California Governor Gavin Newsom, former Vice President Kamala Harris and the state's Democratic congressional delegation.
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Sandra Jauregui wins Nevada lieutenant governor election
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Nicole Cannizzaro wins Nevada attorney general election
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Kris Mayes wins re-election as Arizona attorney general
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Susie Lee wins re-election to US House from Nevada
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Dina Titus wins re-election to US House from Nevada
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Republican Mike Simpson wins re-election to US House from Idaho
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Tina Kotek wins re-election as Oregon governor
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Republican Paul Gosar wins re-election to US House from Arizona
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Francisco Aguilar wins re-election as Nevada secretary of state
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Early returns show tight race between Karen Bass and Nithya Raman in LA mayoral contest
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Republican Craig Goldman wins re-election to to US House from Texas
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Katie Hobbs wins re-election as Arizona governor
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Republican Kurt Alme wins Montana Senate race
US Midterm Elections Result Live 2026: German defence minister says Democrats’ historic US election win won’t alter ties
US Midterm Elections Result Live 2026: Republican Scott Bedke wins second term as Idaho lieutenant governor
US Midterm Elections Result Live 2026: Democrat Eli Savit wins Michigan attorney general election
US Midterm Elections Result Live 2026: CBS on how women voted

US Midterm Elections Result Live 2026: Obama says American people 'sent a clear message'
US Midterm Elections Result Live 2026: Abdul El-Sayed declares victory in Michigan Senate race, says ‘Michigan, we did it!’
El-Sayed would become the first Muslim-American to serve in the US Senate. “I'm so proud and honored to be your senator-elect,” he said, thanking voters for their trust and support.
Taking aim at his opponents, El-Sayed said, “You chose hate, and Michigan chose hope.” He also criticised the political spending against his campaign, singling out the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), which he said had spent $42 million opposing him. “Thank you for giving me the opportunity to beat you twice,” he said. He also addressed President Donald Trump, saying that after Vice President JD Vance swore him in, Trump could simply call him “senator.”
US Midterm Elections Result Live 2026: Elon Musk mocks election 'space lasers' after Republicans lose US midterms
US Midterm Elections Result Live 2026: Senate Summary by CBS news

US Midterm Elections Result Live 2026: 5 numbers that explain Democrats' sweeping victory
The scale of the Republican defeat, which marked a major setback for President Donald Trump's political agenda, was reflected in five key numbers, according to an analysis by AFP.
1. 61.7 million: Record early votes
Americans cast more than 61.7 million ballots before Election Day, setting a record for early voting in a US midterm election, according to the University of Florida's Election Lab.
The high turnout among African Americans, young voters and other groups that typically support Democrats helped fuel the party's gains, AFP reported, citing NPR.
2. $11.9 billion: Record election spending
Spending on the 2026 midterms reached a record $11.9 billion, up from $8.9 billion in 2022, according to OpenSecrets.
House and Senate candidates spent an unprecedented $3.7 billion, with Democrats outspending Republicans by $800 million. Outside groups, meanwhile, spent around $360 million more in support of Republicans.
In Texas, Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico raised $145 million, compared with $22 million by Republican rival Ken Paxton.
3. 1932: Kansas elects a Democrat after 94 years
Democrat Adam Hamilton defeated Republican incumbent Roger Marshall in Kansas, becoming the first Democrat to win a Senate race in the largely conservative state since 1932.
The state was among several Republican strongholds where Democrats scored historic victories.
4. 1988: Democrats flip Texas Senate seat
Democrat James Talarico won a Senate seat in Texas, marking the first time since 1988 that the party had flipped a Senate seat in the state.
South Carolina also saw a major shift, with Democrat Annie Andrews defeating Republican Darline Graham. The state's last Democratic Senate victory was in 1998.
5. 62%: Latino voters back Democrats
Latino voters backed Democratic candidates by 62% to 35% over Republicans, according to NBC News exit polls, marking a sharp shift from the group's support for Trump in the 2024 presidential election.
Young voters also swung decisively towards Democrats. Voters aged 18-29 backed Democratic candidates by 72% to 25%, according to NBC News exit polls.
The results pointed to a significant shift among two voter groups that had been important to Trump's 2024 victory, AFP reported.
US Midterm Elections Result Live 2026: Democrat Abdul El-Sayed claims victory in Michigan Senate race
US Midterm Elections Result Live 2026: Democrat El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, DDHQ Projects
US Midterm Elections Result Live 2026: Hakeem Jeffries poised to become first Black US House Speaker
US Midterm Elections Result Live 2026: Democrats win US Senate, ending Republican dominance by harnessing voters' frustration with Trump
US Midterm Results 2026: Democrat Mark Takano wins re-election in California's 39th district
US Midterm Results 2026: Democrat Raul Torrez wins re-election as New Mexico attorney general
US Midterm Elections Result Live 2026: Voters hand Democrats Senate control in sharp rebuke to Trump’s power

US Midterm Results 2026 Live: Democrat JoCasta Zamarripa wins Wisconsin secretary of state race
US Midterm Elections Result Live 2026: Democrat Bob Harvie wins Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District
US Midterm Elections Result Live 2026: Final polls close in Aleutian Islands at 11:30 am IST
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Troy Dale Jackson defeats Susan Collins to flip Maine Senate seat
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Gabriel Vasquez holds New Mexico House seat for Democrats
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Christina Bohannan unseats Republican incumbent in Iowa House race
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Salud Carbajal wins reelection in California
US Midterm Elections Result Live 2026: Trump acknowledges Iran war contributed to Republican losses in US midterms
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Josh Green wins reelection as Hawaii governor
US Midterm Elections Result Live 2026: Trump says he will veto ‘insane’ proposals sent by Democrats
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Republican Ronny Jackson wins re-election in Texas
US Midterm Elections Result Live 2026: Trump calls Abbott a ‘RINO’ after Texas governor loses re-election bid
“If Greg Abbott, the Governor of Texas, hadn’t become a RINO in the last six months of his Political Life, he wouldn’t have lost,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “He went back to his original formula, and it wasn’t pretty!”
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat William Galvin wins reelection as Massachusetts secretary of state
US Midterm Elections Result Live 2026: Trump says he will analyse why candidates won and lost, vows to become political pundit
US Midterm Results 2026 Live: CBS News projects Democrats to win control of Senate
US Midterm Results 2026: ABC News projects Democrats to win control of Senate
US Midterm Results 2026: Ramaswamy voices ‘serious concerns’ about US future after Ohio loss
US Midterm Results 2026: Democrats projected to win control of Senate, NBC News says
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Pramila Jayapal wins reelection in Washington
US Midterm Results 2026: Democrats projected to win control of US Senate
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins Texas governor race
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Adam Hamilton defeats incumbent Roger Marshall in Kansas Senate race
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Adam Hamilton defeats Republican incumbent Roger Marshall in Kansas Senate race
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Rob Sand defeats Republican Zach Lahn in Iowa governor race
US Midterm Results 2026: Trump-backed candidates falter in South Carolina, Texas and North Carolina, putting Senate control at risk
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat James Talarico wins Texas Senate seat
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Republican Dale Strong wins re-election in Alabama
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeats Greg Abbott in Texas governor race
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Shomari Figures wins re-election in Alabama
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Xavier Becerra wins California governor race
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Anthony Brown wins reelection as Maryland attorney general
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Anthony Brown wins re-election as Maryland attorney general
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Republican Rick Allen wins reelection in Georgia
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat James Talarico flips Texas Senate seat in blow to Republicans
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Republican Lloyd Smucker wins re-election in Pennsylvania
US Midterm Elections Result Live 2026: Trump says he will accept US midterm results, work with Democrats
“I am absolutely willing to accept those results,” Trump told two Times reporters in an interview on Tuesday night, adding that his administration would “work with the Democrats” and try to reach agreements.
Trump blamed Republican defeats on his absence from the ballot and said he had no regrets about endorsing candidates such as Darline Graham in South Carolina and Ken Paxton in Texas. Graham lost her Senate race, while Paxton was trailing in his bid for a Senate seat.
Speaking from the White House as he watched the results, Trump expressed surprise at Graham’s defeat and said he believed the late Senator Lindsey Graham would likely have won had he contested the race.
US Midterm Results 2026: Deb Haaland becomes first Native American woman to win governorship
US Midterm Results 2026: Democrat Annie Andrews flips South Carolina Senate seat in major upset
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Republican John Moolenaar wins reelection in Michigan
US Midterm Results 2026: Trump says Republicans would have won ‘landslide’ if he had run

US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Deb Haaland wins New Mexico governor race
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Bob Brooks defeats Republican Ryan Mackenzie in Pennsylvania
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Republican Sarah Huckabee Sanders wins re-election as Arkansas governor
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Penny Brown Reynolds wins Georgia secretary of state race
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Sean Casten wins reelection in Illinois
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Annie Andrews wins South Carolina Senate seat
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Republican Glenn Grothman wins re-election in Wisconsin
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Josh McLaurin wins Georgia lieutenant governor race
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Amy Acton defeats Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor race
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrats need three more seat gains to take Senate
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Dan Koh wins Massachusetts House seat
US Midterm Results 2026: Jon Ossoff says voters have rebuked Trump in sweeping Democratic victories
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Bob Brooks defeats Republican Ryan Mackenzie in Pennsylvania
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrats projected to take House majority, US media say
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Janelle Stelson defeats Republican Scott Perry in Pennsylvania
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat James Talarico defeats Ken Paxton in Texas Senate race
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Republican Wes Climer wins South Carolina seat
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Sharice Davids wins reelection in Kansas
US Midterm Results 2026: Democrats projected to take control of House, NBC, CNN, DDHQ say
US Midterm Elections 2026: Democrats flip Tom Kean’s New Jersey seat, make historic gains in House and governor races
Democrats were also leading in key Senate contests, needing three more seats to take control, and making gains in several House races. CNN projected Democrat Zach Dembo to win Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District, which President Donald Trump carried by 15 percentage points in 2024. Senior Republicans expressed fears that early returns could point to a Democratic sweep of both chambers of Congress.
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Pia Dandiya wins election to US House from Florida
US Midterm Elections Result Live 2026: Democrats lead Senate race 45-36, Republicans ahead in 51 House seats

US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Democrat Gwen Moore wins reelection in Wisconsin
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes first Black woman elected governor
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Republican Byron Donalds elected Florida’s first Black governor
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Democrat Patty Garcia wins Illinois’ 4th Congressional District
US Midterm Elections Result Live 2026: Indian stocks set to open lower as US midterm election results loom
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history in Georgia, Byron Donalds wins Florida governor’s race
Elsewhere, Democrat Joseph Morelle won reelection to the US House of Representatives from New York’s 25th Congressional District. Democrat Bill Foster also secured another term, winning reelection in Illinois’ 11th Congressional District.
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Democrat Rebecca Bennett defeats Republican Thomas Kean Jr in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Republican Kevin Hern wins US Senate seat from Oklahoma
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Democrats win control of House, DDHQ projects
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Republican Nicole Malliotakis wins reelection in New York's 11th Congressional District
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Zohran Mamdani says Democrats' work begins now
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Democrat Lance Bottoms defeats Republican Jackson in Georgia governor race
US midterm elections 2026: Key Senate races to watch
The races in Texas, Michigan, Kansas and Iowa are among those drawing particular attention as Republicans and Democrats vie for crucial seats.
Here are four key Senate races to watch:
- Texas: Can Democrats make a breakthrough?
Republicans have carried Texas in each of the last 12 presidential elections. But the Senate contest between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico has emerged as a competitive race. Democrats are hoping to turn the contest into an upset in the traditionally Republican state. Paxton's nomination had raised concerns among some Republicans, who viewed him as more vulnerable in the general election than incumbent Senator John Cornyn. - Michigan: A test for progressive Democrats
The Senate race between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers has been closely contested. Michigan is central to Democrats' hopes of gaining the four seats needed to take control of the Senate. El-Sayed's primary victory was widely seen as a test of the party's ideological direction, with his general-election campaign also testing whether a more progressive candidate can win the state. - Kansas: Republicans face a tighter contest
The Senate race in Kansas has drawn significant spending from both parties in the final weeks of the campaign after the contest became unexpectedly competitive for Republicans. Republican Senator Roger Marshall has made late moves to distance himself from President Donald Trump. - Iowa: Economic concerns put seat in play
Democrats have seen an opportunity to contest Iowa's Senate seat amid voter frustrations over the economy and rising costs, particularly among farmers.
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: State-wise poll closing time

US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Democrat Ben Ray Lujan wins re-election to US Senate from New Mexico
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Democrat Kathy Hochul wins re-election as New York governor
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Republican Brian Jack wins reelection in Georgia's 3rd Congressional District
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Democrat Jonathan Jackson wins reelection in Illinois' 1st Congressional District
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Democrat Donna Miller wins Illinois' 2nd Congressional District
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Democrat Rashida Tlaib wins reelection in Michigan's 12th Congressional District
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Democrat Kathy Hochul wins reelection as New York governor
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Republican Brian Jack wins reelection in Georgia's 3rd Congressional District
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Democrat La Shawn Ford wins Illinois' 7th Congressional District
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Democrat Jamie Ager wins North Carolina's 11th Congressional District
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Democrat Sarah McBride wins reelection in Delaware's at-large Congressional District
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Republican Josh Brecheen wins reelection in Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Democrat Eugene Vindman wins reelection in Virginia's 7th Congressional District
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Roy Cooper defeats Michael Whatley, flips North Carolina Senate seat for Democrats
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Democrats flip North Carolina Senate seat, hold Georgia and make Florida House gains
- Florida gains for Democrats: Democrats are projected to win at least three House seats in Florida targeted by Republican redistricting, CNN projects. Republican sources involved in House races are growing concerned about the results so far, pointing to a potentially strong night for Democrats.
- Senate wins in North Carolina and Georgia: Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is projected to defeat Republican Michael Whatley, flipping a Republican-held Senate seat for Democrats. In Georgia, Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff is projected to win reelection, holding the seat for his party, CNN's Decision Desk projects.
- Voters want Congress to check Trump: 71% of voters say Congress is not doing enough to check President Donald Trump, according to preliminary national results from CNN's Voter Poll.
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Democrat Brendan Boyle wins reelection in Pennsylvania's 2nd Congressional District
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Democrat Jennifer McClellan wins reelection in Virginia's 4th Congressional District
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Republican H. Griffith wins reelection in Virginia's 9th Congressional District
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Republican Austin Scott wins reelection in Georgia's 8th Congressional District
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Democrat Roy Cooper flips Republican-held Senate seat in North Carolina
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Democrat Brendan Boyle wins reelection in Pennsylvania's 2nd Congressional District
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Democrat Brendan Boyle wins reelection in Pennsylvania's 2nd Congressional District
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Democrat Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Senate seat
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Trump watches election coverage, anxious about political environment, officials say
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Democrat Frederick Haynes wins Texas' 30th Congressional District
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Democrat Chris Pappas defeats John Sununu in New Hampshire Senate race
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: AP Voter Poll shows young voters shifting away from Republicans, many seek to oppose Trump
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Democrat Jon Ossoff wins re-election to US Senate from Georgia
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Republican Carlos Gimenez wins re-election in Florida's 28th Congressional District
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Republican James Comer wins reelection in Kentucky's 1st Congressional District
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Democrat Shontel Brown wins re-election in Ohio's 11th Congressional District
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Exit polls put Trump's approval at 38%, potentially the lowest for a president in a midterm election
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Democrats secure first Senate race call with victory in Virginia, says AP
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Second phase of polls close in North Carolina, Ohio, and West Virginia
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Trump accuses Fox News of losing viewers over coverage of Democrats
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: AP predicts Democrat Senate victory in first call

US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: CNN Voter Poll findings on Trump’s policies and voter sentiment
- Tariffs: Almost two-thirds of the voters believe that Trump’s tariff policy has negatively impacted their local economy. Around one-seventh of voters believe that it has been helpful, and the rest of the voters believe that it did not make any difference.
- Immigration enforcement: The majority of the voters believed that Trump’s policies on immigration are too much.
- Immigration: Six out of ten voters think that immigrants are more beneficial than damaging to America, while the remaining voters believe the opposite.
- War with Iran: About six out of ten voters feel that the decision to take military action against Iran is wrong.
- US support for Israel: Around half of the voters feel that US support for Israel is more than what is required, whereas the proportion was 31% in 2024.
- Data centres: Almost three-quarters of the voters would be against building data centres in their localities.
- Artificial intelligence: Over half of the voters think that artificial intelligence will be more harmful than beneficial to society, while almost a quarter believes the opposite. One-fifth of the voters feel that it would not be harmful or beneficial to society.
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: 6/10 US voters say Trump immigration crackdown has gone too far, says AP survey
US midterm voting ends across several states including parts of Indiana, Kentucky
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Democrats lead early vote reports in two Indiana congressional districts, says CNN
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: CBS News exit polls show widespread voter dissatisfaction
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Vivek Ramaswamy urges Ohio voters to back lower taxes
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Congressman Suhas Subramanyam meets voters in Manassas
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Many US midterm polling stations to begin closing as voting to soon end across several states
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026

US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Cost of living and government corruption are top issues, AP Voter Poll says
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Trump says he is watching coverage
Watching the Pre-Election Results on FoxNews, but I can't stand Jessica Tarlov's voice — DUMB AS A ROCK, but it's the voice that gets me. Have to go somewhere else until that LOSER is off the air — I'll be back later! : President Trump on Truth Social.
US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: How the Associated Press tracks US election results and declares winners before official certification
US Election Day 2026 Results So Far: Westchester County installs backup ballot-scanning machine
US Election Day 2026 Results So Far: Progressive Abdul El-Sayed, Republican Mike Rogers duel for Michigan Senate seat
US Election Day 2026 Results So Far: America is for Americans, says White House on X
US Election Day 2026 Results So Far: Fulton County warns Georgia voters about fake texts claiming polling places have changed
US Election Day 2026 Results So Far: New Mexico officials also object to federal election monitors
US Election Day 2026 Results So Far: Michigan officials object after federal election monitors
US Election Day 2026 Results So Far: Iowa expects record midterm voter turnout
US Election Day 2026 Results So Far: Trump endorses Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio guv
US Election Day 2026 Results So Far: What to watch on Election Day
US Election Day 2026 Results So Far: Trump to watch midterm results with Cabinet allies
US Election Day 2026 Results So Far: After ICE, DHS warns illegal Americans from voting
US Election Day 2026 Results So Far: Astronaut Anil Menon, two others cast ballot from space
US Election Day 2026 Results So Far: Westchester County emergency ballots to be transported under police escort
US Election Day 2026 Results So Far: Trump urges New York voters to re-elect Mike Lawler
US Election Day 2026 Results So Far: Kansas postal worker indicted for stealing 394 Republican political mailers
US Election Day 2026 Results So Far: Trump spends Election Day defending Lincoln Memorial speech
US Midterm Elections Live Results 2026: NY voting machine glitch affects up to 250,000 ballots Westchester County
US Midterm Elections Live Results 2026: Early voting crosses 58.5 million, surpassing 2022 figures before polls close
US Midterm Elections Live Results 2026: ICE issues stern warning to voters, says those who vote illegally will have 'no escape'
US Midterm Elections Live Results 2026: Software update causes ballot scanner failures at Westchester polling stations in New York
US Midterm Elections Live Results 2026: Courts rebuff Trump's pressure on state election officials
US Midterm Elections Live Results 2026: JD Vance touts Trump’s tax changes, AP fact-checks
US Midterm Elections Live Results 2026: Trump stares down the specter of Democratic probes
US Midterm Elections Live Results 2026: JD Vance puts out Election Day call to Americans
US Midterm Elections Live Results 2026: Obama backs Virginia Democrat Beth Macy in final robocall
US Midterm Elections Live Results 2026: Minnesota breaks midterm early voting record
US Midterm Elections Live Results 2026: Michigan's Detroit likely to see record voter turnout
US Midterm Elections Live Results 2026: Key voting issues reported across the US on Election Day
- Florida flooding: Severe flooding has forced some polling stations to relocate even after voting began.
- Computer malfunction in Florida: A technical problem temporarily prevented voting at polling places in one county for approximately 20 minutes.
- Fake polling place messages in Georgia: Voters in Fulton County have received scam text messages falsely claiming that polling locations have changed.
- Cybersecurity precautions: Several state leaders have recruited National Guard personnel to provide cybersecurity support during the 2026 midterm elections. No troops will be physically stationed at polling locations.
Source: CNN
US Midterm Elections Live Results 2026: Polls open across all 50 US states as voting issues emerge in some areas
US Midterm Elections Live Results 2026: Anthrax scare? Oklahoma man arrested for mailing letters with powder to officials
US Midterm Elections Live Results 2026: Rain to play spoilsport from Midwest to Mississippi and more, flash floods likely
US Midterm Elections Live Results 2026: President Trump hails calls of Republican progress in US Island Territory of Micronesia, Guam
US Midterm Elections Results Live 2026: Los Angeles and Washington mayoral races put democratic socialist candidates in focus
Nithya Raman is challenging incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, while Janeese Lewis George is seeking the top job in Washington after winning the Democratic primary.
Both cities have predominantly Democratic electorates. Bass is seeking another term after a difficult first tenure that included the deadly Palisades Fire, which broke out while she was overseas and caught the fire department unprepared.
In Washington, Lewis George’s potential victory would end 25 years of centrist governance and put her among a growing group of democratic socialist mayors, including Seattle’s Katie Wilson, who won an upset victory last year.
US Midterm Elections Results Live 2026: Kansas Trump supporter backs Marshall, expects president to bring fuel prices down
Speaking at a rally in Topeka last week addressed by Vice President JD Vance, Compton cited illegal immigration, the economy and national security, particularly the threat from Iran, among his concerns.
“But I put my trust in Trump that they are going to come down,” he said, adding that he expected prices to fall further than anticipated. Compton said he was backing Marshall because a victory for Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton could give Democrats control of the Senate.
US Midterm Elections Results Live 2026: Schumer expresses confidence in Democratic Senate prospects, calls party’s mood ‘nauseously optimistic’
Schumer said he hoped the results would deliver “a new Democratic majority in the United States Senate”, while cautioning against assuming victory before votes are counted. He also backed Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Senate race, dismissing the significance of US Representative Haley Stevens’ endorsement of Republican rival Mike Rogers after losing the Democratic primary.
“She’s one vote,” Schumer said. “He’s going to win tonight because he’s talking about what Michiganders care about.”
US Midterm Elections Results Live 2026: Ohio emerges as a key US midterm battleground as Senate and governor races tighten
Despite President Donald Trump’s three consecutive sweeping victories in the state, Republicans entered Election Day facing competitive challenges from Democrats in both contests.
Former Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown is attempting to reclaim his seat from Republican Senator Jon Husted, who was appointed last year to the position vacated by Vice President JD Vance. Trump and Vance travelled to Ohio during the campaign’s final weeks to rally support, while former President Barack Obama campaigned for Democrats.
Across the country, I think people are really excited - especially Democratic voters - to get out there and return power in Congress to the Democratic parties so we can begin to have some accountability for this outrageously horrible regime in Washington. But here in New York City, the city is very alive. We had really great early vote turnout and I think are people are really excited to get out there and vote
- Carl Wilson, New York City Council member, representing District 3 in Manhatten
US Midterm Elections Results Live 2026: House vacancies add uncertainty to key US midterm races as lawmakers seek Senate and governor posts
Around 60% of the 30 candidates failed to reach the general election, while their departures from House contests have opened up competitive races across several districts.
Republican Representative Ashley Hinson is among those seeking a Senate seat, challenging for the position in Iowa in one of the closely watched contests.
Other districts drawing attention include Iowa’s 2nd, Arizona’s 1st and Michigan’s 10th, where Republican incumbents opted to run for governor instead of seeking re-election.
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US Midterm Elections Results Live 2026: Polls show widespread pessimism among Americans over country’s direction and democracy
Democrats and independents are more likely than Republicans to express dissatisfaction with the country's trajectory.
A separate October survey found that roughly six in 10 Americans were very or somewhat pessimistic about the state of US politics, while about half held a negative view of the future of democracy in the country.
US Midterm Elections Live Results 2026: Trump predicts stronger-than-expected midterm showing for Republicans, says inflation is ‘solved’
In a morning interview with “Fox and Friends”, Trump said “inflation is solved” and “everything’s going good”, while pointing to his administration’s immigration enforcement and growth in US manufacturing. “I think the results are going to be better than you think,” he said.
His upbeat assessment comes as grocery, fuel and healthcare costs continue to weigh on households. Annual inflation stands at 3.7%, compared with 3% when Trump began his second term.
US Midterm Elections Results Live 2026: Four Senate contests to watch as Democrats and Republicans battle for control of Congress
Maine, once considered a strong opportunity for a Democratic pickup, has become more competitive as Republican incumbent Susan Collins holds her ground and Democrats contend with a late change in candidates, replacing Graham Planter with Troy Jackson.
In Alaska, former Democratic congresswoman Mary Peltola is seeking to unseat Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, while facing criticism over allegations that her campaign recruited a candidate sharing Sullivan’s name to confuse voters. In Ohio, Democrat Sherrod Brown is attempting to reclaim the Senate seat he lost in 2024 from Republican incumbent Jon Husted, in a state that has increasingly leaned towards Republicans since Trump’s first term.
US Midterm Elections Results Live 2026: Kansas Senate race puts Democrats’ 94-year losing streak in focus as Marshall faces strong challenge
No Democrat has won a Senate election in Kansas in 94 years.
Marshall is seeking a second term amid voter dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy, while Hamilton has made the cost of living a central campaign issue and presented himself as a moderate willing to work across party lines in Washington.
Hamilton is the founder and senior pastor of Church of the Resurrection in the Kansas City area, the largest United Methodist congregation in the US, with 25,000 members.
US Midterm Elections Results Live 2026: DeSantis says Republicans risk losing voters by denying Iran conflict is driving up fuel prices
In a Monday interview with commentator Stephen A. Smith, DeSantis said Trump had initially pledged to avoid starting new wars in the Middle East but was now involved in an “open-ended” conflict in Iran. “Gas is higher and it hurts people, working-class people,” he said. “
And it’s higher because of this conflict. That’s just a fact. If you can’t admit that to voters, then you’re gaslighting them and they’re not going to listen to you on other things.” DeSantis unsuccessfully challenged Trump for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024 and could seek the party’s nomination again in 2028.
US Midterm Elections Results Live 2026: Trump-backed redistricting faces test as Republicans defend House seats in key battlegrounds
Republican campaigns and allied groups have also withdrawn funding from several House contests, including races involving GOP incumbents in Iowa and New Jersey.
Meanwhile, efforts to redraw congressional boundaries in states such as Texas and Florida, encouraged by Trump to strengthen Republican prospects, are also facing scrutiny as voters head to the polls.
US Midterm Elections Results Live 2026: Senate control in play across Trump-won states as Democrats expand battleground map
While their original strategy centred on races in Alaska, Ohio, Maine and North Carolina, Democrats now see potential openings in Texas, Kansas and Iowa, states that President Donald Trump won by double-digit margins in 2024.
The party must also defend its existing positions, with Michigan and Minnesota emerging as key contests alongside Georgia, where Democrats expect to retain their hold.
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US Midterm Elections Results Live 2026: Latino voters emerge as key swing bloc in battle for US Congress as Trump faces approval slump
The path to a congressional majority runs through heavily Latino districts in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida and Texas, while the Senate contest in Texas could also be influenced by the voting bloc.
An October poll by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that around six in 10 Hispanic adults disapprove of President Donald Trump's overall performance, while nearly seven in 10 disapprove of his handling of the economy.
US Midterm Elections Results Live 2026: American voters head to the polls as Trump’s grip on Congress hangs in balance
Democrats are aiming to flip seats in the House and Senate, with the outcome set to shape Trump's legislative agenda and the balance of power in Washington for the final two years of his presidency.
US Midterm Elections Results Live 2026: Redistricting redraws boundaries for nearly one-third of House seats
An Associated Press analysis of presidential vote margins in each district before and after the changes found significant shifts in the political and demographic composition of several constituencies.
However, the nationwide redrawing of congressional boundaries did not substantially tilt the overall House electoral map in favour of either Republicans or Democrats.
US Midterm Elections Results Live 2026: US midterm results could reshape Trump's final two years as Democrats eye congressional investigations
Democrats have indicated that regaining power would allow them to intensify scrutiny of the administration over its policies, alleged personal financial gains and potential abuses of power.
Control of the House would give Democrats leadership of key committees, greater investigative resources and subpoena powers, opening the door to extensive congressional oversight and a possible impeachment push.
US Midterm Elections Results Live 2026: US Supreme Court rejects Trump administration bid to withhold disputed California ballots
The decision follows several lower-court rulings in favour of California, which argued that the federal government was attempting to interfere in state election administration. The dispute began after the Justice Department claimed that 20,000 non-citizens were on California's voter rolls and gave local officials 48 hours to review a list of names before demanding that their ballots be set aside.
The Supreme Court issued no explanation for its decision, and no dissents were recorded.
US Midterm Elections Results Live 2026: Democrats prepare aggressive oversight campaign against Trump administration if Republicans lose Congress
A majority in the House would give Democrats control of powerful committees, expanded investigative resources and subpoena authority to examine administration policies, alleged conflicts of interest and potential abuses of power.
Senior Democrats have indicated that holding the administration accountable would be a key priority during Trump's final two years in office.
US Midterm Elections Results Live 2026: Trump faces threat of congressional investigations, impeachment push if Democrats win control of House
Democrats are preparing to use their oversight powers to investigate administration policies, alleged personal profiteering and potential abuses of power.
While impeachment remains uncertain, Democratic leaders could face pressure from progressive lawmakers to pursue proceedings against Trump or members of his Cabinet.
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US Midterm Elections Results Live 2026: Iowa faces rare open Senate and governor races as Republicans defend decades-long hold on state
The contests opened up after Republican Governor Kim Reynolds and Senator Joni Ernst decided against seeking re-election, creating opportunities for Democrats in a state where Republicans currently dominate elected offices.
Republicans control the state government and hold every seat in Iowa's congressional delegation.
However, Democrats are hoping to capitalise on voter concerns over rising grocery and fuel costs, manufacturing job losses, difficulties in the agricultural sector and increasing cancer rates to make gains in the state.
US Midterm Elections Results Live 2026: Flooding disrupts Election Day voting at five Navajo Nation polling locations
The Navajo Election Administration said it had changed the locations of two polling stations in Arizona and three in New Mexico as communities continue to deal with flooding that has affected the region since October.
The Navajo Nation's reservation surrounds the Four Corners Monument, where Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado meet. The area has witnessed significant flooding, with rivers overflowing their banks and some residents forced to evacuate their homes.
US Midterm Elections Live Results 2026: Congress, governorships and key state contests at stake as voters head to polls
The US Congress comprises two chambers, the House and the Senate. Both must approve federal legislation before it becomes law and play an important role in holding the executive branch accountable. The House faces elections every two years, with all 435 voting seats contested each time. Senators, meanwhile, serve staggered six-year terms, with roughly one-third of the 100-member chamber facing voters every two years.
What is at stake in 2026?
Republicans are defending a narrow majority in the House, where Democrats need a net gain of four seats to take control. In the Senate, 35 seats are being contested, including 33 regular elections and two special contests in Florida and Ohio to fill vacancies for uncompleted terms. Republicans currently hold 53 seats, while Democrats and independents who caucus with them hold 47. Democrats need to gain four seats to secure a majority.
The elections also include 39 gubernatorial contests, covering 36 states and three US territories. Thousands of state legislative seats, along with local government positions and judicial offices, are also on the ballot. Voters will additionally decide on measures covering issues such as taxation, abortion rights and voting rules, making the midterms consequential beyond the fight for control of Congress.
Why do the midterms matter?
The outcome will determine how much influence Republicans and Democrats have over federal legislation and congressional oversight during the remainder of President Donald Trump's term. A change in control of either chamber could reshape the administration's ability to advance its legislative priorities and influence the direction of national policy.
US Midterm Elections Live Results 2026: Democrats lead in key Senate battlegrounds, but Michigan endorsement sparks party rift
However, the party faced fresh internal divisions in Michigan, a state considered crucial to the battle for control of the Senate. Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens, who lost the party's Senate primary to Abdul El-Sayed, endorsed Republican candidate Mike Rogers on Sunday, drawing sharp criticism from fellow Democrats.
The endorsement followed a dispute between Stevens and El-Sayed's campaign over an advertisement by an outside group that blamed the high cost of living on US support for Israel. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticised Stevens' decision, calling her endorsement of Rogers "a despicable betrayal".
US Midterm Elections Live Results 2026: South Carolina Democrats see opening in Senate race after Lindsey Graham’s death reshapes contest
Republicans were forced to select a new candidate through a special primary, which was eventually won by Graham's sister, Darline Graham. The political shake-up has given Democratic nominee Annie Andrews and her supporters fresh reason to believe the state could become competitive, although some remain cautious about the party's chances.
South Carolina has consistently supported President Donald Trump, who endorsed Darline Graham, encouraged her to enter the race and has campaigned for her in the state twice. Democrats are drawing encouragement from their party's advances in neighbouring North Carolina and Georgia, but acknowledge that translating those gains into a victory in South Carolina may prove difficult.
US Midterm Elections Live Results 2026: Trump’s approval rating slips to 35% as Americans assess his second-term performance, AP-NORC poll says
The latest survey found that only around one in three US adults approved of the way Trump was handling his presidency. The figure marks a decline from the 42% approval rating recorded shortly after he began his second term.
Trump's approval has generally remained within a relatively narrow range, but the latest reading points to a loss of support among both Republicans and independents. Among Republicans, around 70% approved of his presidential performance in October, compared with 82% at the beginning of his term.
US Midterm Elections Live Results 2026: Economy, Iran war, immigration and AI dominate voter concerns
- Economy and affordability: The cost of living remains a major concern for voters, despite Trump's 2024 campaign promise to make everyday expenses more affordable. Economic concerns continue to feature prominently in voters' priorities, putting the administration's record on inflation under scrutiny.
- Iran war and fuel prices: Trump's decision to launch military action against Iran has added to economic concerns. Tehran's retaliatory closure of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up gasoline prices for American motorists. The conflict has also raised questions about Trump's earlier pledge to keep the US out of prolonged overseas wars.
- Immigration and border enforcement: Immigration remains a central issue for Trump, who has repeatedly presented tighter border controls and the closure of the southern US border as major achievements of his presidency. He has also contrasted his administration's border enforcement record with that of former President Joe Biden.
- AI and data centres: Artificial intelligence has also become a campaign issue, with surveys indicating that a majority of voters hold negative views about the technology. Trump, however, has continued to champion AI development and has sought to popularise the term "super intelligence" as the technology becomes an increasingly prominent part of the political debate.
US Midterm Elections Live Results 2026: Inflation anger puts team Trump and Republicans under pressure
Inflation had contributed to voter backlash against Democrats in the previous two elections. However, Trump's pledge to bring prices down has not translated into the relief many Americans expected. Annual inflation has climbed to 3.7%, compared with 3% when he began his second term.
The administration's tariff policies pushed up inflation last year, while the decision to launch a war with Iran has added to the cost of oil, petrol and diesel. Consumer sentiment has consequently fallen to levels below those recorded during recent recessions, even as unemployment remains relatively low at 4.2%.
US Midterm Elections Live Results 2026: Trump & Republicans face battle to retain control of Congress as polls open across America
Democrats need to flip four seats in the Senate and three in the House to wrest control of both chambers from Republicans. Winning either or both chambers would give Democrats greater power to challenge Trump's legislative agenda during the final two years of his presidency. Much of the battle is playing out in states and congressional districts that Trump won by sizeable margins in previous elections.
Seven Senate races are drawing particular attention, in Alaska, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Ohio and Texas, while competitive House contests are spread across the country. Democrats have centred their campaign on Trump's approval ratings, dissatisfaction with the war in Iran and concerns over affordability. Republicans, meanwhile, have focused on social issues, with Trump making himself a central figure in the midterm campaign.
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In posts shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Monday (local time), the Obamas highlighted the importance of civic participation and grassroots efforts, encouraging people across the country to cast their votes as polling stations opened.
"All across the country, I’ve heard from folks who are sick and tired of what they’re seeing from politicians right now. This Election Day, we have the power to vote for the candidates who will bring about the change we need," former US President Barack Obama stated.