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James Talarico's midterm victory in the Texas Senate race is an early sign that a "new era" is beginning in one of the country's deepest red states, one expert told The New York Times. For decades, Texas politics had...

Texas Senator-elect James Talarico makes a surprise cameo appearance in the 'Saturday Night Live' cold open. Talarico jokes about asking for $5 donations. #foxnews #news #us #fox #jamestalarico #texassenatorelect...

Texas Democrat James Talarico appeared on Saturday Night Live after his Senate victory, responding to a 'Talafreako' joke before criticising the show's repeated Trump cold opens.

Sen.-elect James Talarico (D-Texas) made an appearance on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) over the weekend following his historic win in the Lone Star State in Tuesday’s elections. The sketch — called the “Post-Midterm...

'Vigorous Oversight' Coming To Pentagon, Top House Armed Services Democrat Says Authored by Ryan Morgan via The Epoch Times , WASHINGTON - Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), the current ranking member of the House Armed...

The incoming chairman of the House Armed Services Committee said conducting "vigorous oversight" of the Department of Defense and the Trump administration will be its top priority when the Democratic-led Congress is...

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Wednesday congratulated her successor, Council member Janeese Lewis George, one day after the 38-year-old easily won an election that will make her the latest self-described socialist to...

A Washington, D.C., leftist group under congressional scrutiny for activist juror trainings saw an outspoken supporter become mayor-elect on Tuesday. Democrat Janeese Lewis George won more than 80% of the vote with...

Democratic Socialist and the Democratic Party nominee for mayor of Washington, DC Janeese Lewis George defeated her opponent on Tuesday night in the city's mayoral election.

D.C. mayor election results 2026 The Washington Post District of Columbia Midterm Elections 2026: Live Results NBC News Janeese Lewis George is DC's next mayor. Now come the challenges, starting with Trump WJLA The...

The Atlantic’s Conor Friedersdorf argues in a column that outgoing House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) did more than any other speaker to undermine the House’s constitutional role. Friedersdorf says Johnson’s approach...

Investigations, a struggle to confirm nominees and maybe some bipartisanship lie ahead for President Trump.

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House GOP leadership letter from Steve Scalise warns committee chairs to prepare defenses against expected Democrat-led probes of Trump allies.

Lawmakers are returning to Washington, D.C., to a stunning new political reality, and President Trump is vowing to fight back against the new Congress after the midterm blowout. He spoke with 60 Minutes correspondent...

Calling the 2026 midterm results a “blue tsunami," political analyst Reuven Carlyle says Election Night surprised even the experts.

The blue tsunami that swept the midterm elections humiliated Trump. Daily Beast Executive Editor joins Joanna Coles to unpack the ramifications for Republicans caused by the blue wave, as well as what led up to it....

Tuesday’s midterm elections have already been given a name: the “blue tsunami.” Democrats won the House by a margin not seen in years and picked up Senate seats in states from Kansas to Texas, where few expected them...

Starting Monday, Texas lawmakers can begin proposing new legislation for the next session. The 90th Texas legislative session begins in January, with Gina Hinojosa set to serve as governor.

The Incoming Democrat Governor Of Texas Is Already Going After Elon Musk Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa (D-TX) has asked the state's parks department to hold off on a proposed sale of state land to SpaceX until she...

Republican Texas Rep. Brian Harrison urged Greg Abbott to convene a special session restricting emergency powers before Gina Hinojosa is sworn in.

Latino operatives for months pressured Andy Beshear and the Democratic Governors Association to back Gina Hinojosa. Now her win is blowing back on them.

In his first speech as California's new governor, Democrat Xavier Becerra attacked ICE and hinted that he wants Joe Biden's open borders.

Xavier Becerra makes history as California’s first elected Latino governor! Xavier Becerra, a former California attorney general and Biden Cabinet secretary, defeated Republican Steve Hilton to become the state’s...

Xavier Becerra was elected the next governor of California today, the first Latino to win the state’s highest office. In a race just called by the AP, Becerra, a Democrat, was long projected to easily defeat...

Vogue asked on Instagram whether followers knew the Iowa governor-elect once modeled for Prada. A verified account for Sand, who was previously elected to the Iowa state auditor's office, replied affirmatively in the...

Rob Sand, a Democrat who was elected Tuesday to be Iowa's next governor, once modeled for high-fashion brands, a past career that's resurfacing after his win.

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Democratic Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand won Iowa's gubernatorial election Tuesday, defeating Republican Zach Lahn in the race to succeed outgoing Gov. Kim Reynolds (R).

Democrat Sean McCann has won Michigan’s 4th Congressional District, ousting longtime Rep. Bill Huizenga (R), according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Huizenga has represented western Michigan in the House for more than...

Republican Brent Taylor won election Thursday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Tennessee's 9th Congressional District, defeating Democrat Justin Pearson.

Republican Anna Paulina Luna won election Thursday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Florida's 13th Congressional District, defeating Democrat Leela Gray.

North Carolina Democrat Don Davis won reelection in the state’s redrawn 1st Congressional District, beating Republican Laurie Buckhout in a rematch of their 2024 contest. The Associated Press called the 1st District...

HOUGHTON —In the State House and Senate races Tuesday night, Republicans once again won state legislative seats to represent the Copper Country in Lansing. The 38th State Senate District saw Republican David Prestin...

Pia Dandiya is a former teacher and high school principal

The Hindu profile on Democrat Pia Dandiya who won from Florida The Hindu US midterm election results 2026: Ro Khanna, Pia Dandiya win; Vivek Ramaswamy loses The Hindu Are Indian Americans done with Trump and his...

Indian-Americans 2026 Midterms: Pia Dandiya wins Florida 22nd 52% vs 48%, Suhas Subramanyam re-elected VA-10, Aruna Miller wins, Vivek Ramaswamy loses Ohio Gov to Amy Acton.

GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna scraped by with less than 50% of the vote in her Florida district to beat Democrat Leela Gray.

Republicans tried to upend Democratic election odds by redrawing congressional districts across the country, but even that wasn’t enough to dam the Blue Wave. Despite making new maps to boost Republican candidates in...

Zach Dembo defeated Trump-backed Republican Ralph Alvarado to win Kentucky's Sixth District, delivering Democrats a House gain in a conservative seat previously held by Andy Barr.

Democratic candidate Zach Dembo on Tuesday won Kentucky's 6th Congressional District, a seat that has heavily favored Republicans in recent elections.

Democrats have flipped control of Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District after Democrat Zach Dembo defeated Republican Ralph Alvarado for the open battleground seat, a shocking result for a seat once thought to be...

Democrats apparently didn’t even need to run to win over Trump country this midterm election. Iowans were so pissed off with Republicans on Tuesday that they elected Eric Armstrong to the state House. The catch:...

Democratic Iowa state House candidate Eric Armstrong, who announced in September that he was dropping his campaign due to health struggles, still won the election contest.

Democrat Eric Armstrong won the race for Iowa House District 20, despite ending his campaign in September for health reasons.

He quit the race, stopped campaigning and said he needed to focus on his health. But he won an Iowa state House district anyway.

Trump's party dealt a setback as Republican bid to tilt Florida's House map falters on a strong night for Democrats.

CBS News projects that incumbent Florida Democrats Jared Moskowitz and Kathy Castor will hold on to their House seats, and Democrat Pia Dandiya will win her House race.

Two Democrats in Florida beat a Republican map drawn to favor the GOP, dealing Republicans an embarrassing election night blow. Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) and Democrat Pia Dandiya won their House races Tuesday, NBC...

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) defeated former Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer, marking a loss for Republicans after they redrew the seat in an effort to pick up another GOP seat to protect their ultra-slim majority....

Republican Bo French attracted attention when he posted a photo of students of South Asian descent cheering at a football game with a caption saying the University of Texas has a "problem" that is "far worse than...

Democrat Jon Rosenthal has defeated GOP nominee Bo French, NBC News projects. French faced criticism from fellow Republicans for his inflammatory remarks.

Evan Vucci/REUTERS A MAGA Republican who lost his bid to become Maine’s next governor has immediately pointed the finger of blame at Donald Trump. Bobby Charles was decisively beaten by Democrat Hannah Pingree in...

Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti flipped Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District on Tuesday, unseating the freshman GOP Rep. Rob Bresnahan, who faced scrutiny over his stock trading throughout his first term. The...

A freshman Republican congressman who campaigned against stock trading by lawmakers, then racked up trades of his own, is projected to lose his seat. Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti, a Democrat, defeated Rep. Rob...

Democrat Helena Foulkes is the projected winner of the governor’s race in Rhode Island.

Democrat Who Suspended Campaign 2 Months Ago Beats Republican By 9 Points... (First column, 12th story, link )

New Jersey GOP Rep. Jeff Van Drew lost his reelection race Tuesday in an upset to Democrat Zack Mullock.

Florida Republicans redrew districts to kick their Democrats out. It didn't work. Several congressional districts that Florida’s Republican-controlled legislature heavily redrew earlier this year to favor the GOP...

Longtime incumbent Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) lost his reelection race for Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District to Democratic challenger Janelle Stelson in a rematch of their 2024 contest. The Associated Press...