Top Democrat asks Trump, Republicans to ‘defend’ themselves after US midterm defeat | American politics
Robert Garcia, the Democratic congressman who will become the next chairman of the House Oversight Committee, had two words for Republicans Tuesday night: “Lawyer up.” Garcia released his statement as a blue wave appeared to settle across the country…
Amy Klobuchar wins Minnesota gubernatorial race
Fast Read Minnesota will have its first woman as governor. This historic election follows a campaign full of twists and turns. After a career that broke Minnesota’s political barriers, Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar broke another one Tuesday…
Live updates: Becerra elected governor of California as election results for key 2026 races arrive
1 month ago Hilton thanks supporters after CBS News projects Becerra as California’s next governor Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton took the stage at his election watch party Tuesday night to thank his supporters after CBS News…
Gina Hinojosa leads Greg Abbott in early Texas returns
Gina Hinojosa defeated Gov. Greg Abbott in the Texas gubernatorial race, a stunning result that ends three decades of Republican control in Texas and makes her the first Latina to lead the state. “This is what Texas said loud and clear today: Your…
Ricketts leads tight U.S. Senate race
Early unofficial results from Nebraska’s U.S. Senate race show incumbent Pete Ricketts with a narrow lead over independent challenger Dan Osborn, taking the lead around 11:15 p.m. Republican Senator Pete Ricketts hopes to defend his seat against…
Kansas Poll Measures 2026 Midterm Vote: Live Election Results
The expected vote is the total number of votes expected in a given race after all votes have been counted. This number is an estimate and is based on several different factors, including information on the number of early votes cast as well as…
Missourians reject ballot proposal that would have reimposed abortion ban: NPR
Missouri voters rejected Amendment 3, which would have banned abortion in the state constitution. The vote keeps abortion legal. Much of the campaign for the amendment focused on a provision that would have also added a constitutional amendment banning…
The blue wave reaches its peak: the GOP prepares for a midterm wipeout
Just hours into election night, Republicans acknowledged what appeared to be a historic midterm defeat – a feared “blue wave” that had begun to sweep across the country. The extent of the collapse became clear shortly after the election closed:…
Kansas Senate: Democrat and pastor Adam Hamilton wins: NPR
Kansas Sen.-elect Adam Hamilton, Democrat, arrives at a campaign event November 2, 2026 in Wichita, Kansas. Hamilton defeated incumbent U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) in a competitive race in the November 3 midterm elections. (Photo by Jim…
James Talarico wins US Senate race in Texas: NPR
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico speaks to supporters during primary election night in Austin, Texas. Mark Félix/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption I Mark Félix/AFP via Getty Images Midterm coverage: Live results | What to know |…