Senate Control After the Midterms: Party Switches, Ties and Wild Cards
The likelihood of a slim majority leaves room for several hard-to-predict scenarios that could affect the balance of power.
The likelihood of a slim majority leaves room for several hard-to-predict scenarios that could affect the balance of power.
Senate leaders could be guessing who will control the chamber well into November, thanks to a slew of tight races and state-specific voting rules. Why it matters: A GOP majority would ease the pressure on Senate Majority Leader John...
Alaska dispute threatening to complicate fight for US Senate control Reuters
The close Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton in Texas has unsettled conservatives used to three decades of statewide political dominance.
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In the battle between Democrats and Republicans for Senate control, the reliably red state of Kansas has moved from the edges to the center of the map. Democrats are up in Michigan, Texas, Kansas, Maine and Ohio, have an edge in Alaska...
It would give the Democrats a significant check on Trump, potentially allowing the party to investigate his administration and to increase pressure on the White House over its policies.
Democrats won by making inroads in several states where they have long struggled, boosted by a challenging political environment for the GOP dominated by voter frustration over high prices.
With massive upsets in deep red states and stunning wins in Texas, Democrats have redrawn the political map—and decisively taken the House and Senate.
A political analyst spotted signs of another Democratic upset brewing in the 2026 midterm elections . Nate Cohn, the chief political analyst for The New York Times, said Democrats could flip Mississippi’s Senate...
El-Sayed pushes to galvanize voters after stunning Senate race defection... (Second column, 11th story, link ) Related stories: Haley Stevens' mom rips misogynistic trolls who say Jewish fiance to blame for...
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Rather than using Monday to travel to key states and try to energize his "Make America Great Again" supporters as his Republican Party tries to maintain control of Congress, President Donald Trump opted for an event at a Washington...
Democrats won control of the Senate in a midterm wave, gaining the power to block Trump’s nominees and derail his agenda.
Democrats won control of the Senate in a midterm wave, gaining the power to block Trump’s nominees and derail his agenda.
The aura of mastery and domination that surrounds the president should now be permanently dispelled.
After weeks of recycling discredited election conspiracies infused with racist attacks against Democratic candidates, President Donald Trump ended the campaign at the Reflecting Pool on a serene note by reflecting...
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A billionaire running for governor with President Donald Trump's backing is facing a damaging accusation from Trump's own federal government. The Internal Revenue Service has accused Rick Jackson , the Republican...
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The race for the Senate has moved from off-the-radar a year ago to a dramatic, hard-to-predict finish where Democrats stand a chance of retaking the chamber. Covered by 18 outlets: 11 lean left, 6 are centre, 1 lean right.
Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek won Iowa's U.S. Senate race Tuesday, defeating Rep. Ashley Hinson for the seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Joni Ernst.
The Daily Beast/Getty Democratic Senate candidate Josh Turek pulled off a dramatic victory by flipping an Iowa Senate seat from red to blue in a competitive race against GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson. The win by the Iowa...
Iowa is among several key Senate races unfolding this year as Republicans seek to defend their House and Senate majorities.
Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek flipped Iowa's open Senate seat, defeating Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson and giving Democrats a long-sought statewide win in a state that has steadily trended Republican.
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The Republican president will now visit Iowa and Kansas for back-to-back campaign rallies on Sunday. Covered by 33 outlets: 16 lean left, 10 are centre, 7 lean right.
Democrats have won control of the U.S. Senate, ending the Republican majority and dealing a major blow to President Donald Trump’s agenda. NBC News and Decision Desk HQ projected Tuesday night that Democrats will...
One of the most competitive House races is in Wisconsin's 3rd district and could show whether a close alliance with Trump helps or hurts Republican candidates.
Umit Bektas / REUTERS President Donald Trump’s secret doomsday prediction ahead of tomorrow’s midterm election has been leaked. A desperate Trump, 80, completed his tour of America to win back alienated MAGA...
US President Donald Trump capped his midterm campaign rally schedule on Sunday (November 1) with a rally in Salina, Kansas, urging supporters to turn out to vote as Republicans seek to retain control of Congress....
Chuck Schumer thinks his party has expanded the map.
The longtime Democratic leader told reporters in Washington that "Americans voted for change" and that there had been a "generational remake of the Senate map."
Americans eager to find out who wins on Election Day may have to wait, and wait … and keep their eyes on the skies as the Alaska vote comes in.
Democrats need to flip four Senate seats to take control in the 2026 midterms, and several key races could determine whether they succeed. Newsweek takes a closer look at the Senate battles in North Carolina, Ohio, Alaska, and Iowa and...
In a year of insurgents and stars, this establishment-versus-establishment contest is deeply revealing.
Bill Hemmer analyzes historical Senate and House seat swings on the Fox News board alongside Dana Perino. He compares political shifts across key battleground states like Texas and Michigan to project future electoral trends. #foxnews...
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Vice President JD Vance’s sharp-edged rhetoric shows his instincts as a politician as attention is about to shift to the 2028 presidential race. The Halloween edition of “SNL” Weekend Update saw a cameo by Ben Marshall’s Pennywise as...
US Vice President JD Vance said on Sunday that there had been "a number of good conversations with the Iranians" after officials from the Islamic regime met with Qatari mediators in Doha.
JD Vance highlights the Trump Administration's efforts to curb visa fraud and prioritize employment opportunities for US citizens as voting continues.
US Vice President JD Vance highlighted the Trump administration's actions to combat visa fraud and safeguard American jobs. He emphasized that American employment should be prioritized for citizens over foreign...
Tuesday on ABC’s “The View,” co-host Joy Behar said the Trump administration is pushing “blatant racism” in their closing midterm election message. Co-host Whoopi Goldberg said, “Vice President JD Vance made a claim...
All eyes are on a handful of Senate races that will decide control of the prized upper chamber. Covered by 5 outlets: 3 lean left, 2 are centre.
In gymnasiums, town halls, classrooms and even restaurants, voters headed to the polls on Tuesday to decide control of the Senate, House and more.
Tuesday on the News Hour, voters across the country head to the polls to decide control of the House and Senate in a midterm election widely seen as a referendum on President Trump and his administration. A look at...
From Florida to Alaska, the 14 Senate races that will decide control USA Today
The races that will decide control of the US Senate Reuters
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Voters in North Carolina are deciding between Democratic Gov. Democrat Roy Cooper defeated Michael Whatley in the North Carolina Senate race, CBS News projects, marking a flip for Democrats after GOP Sen. Covered by 19 outlets: 9 lean...
US Midterms 2026 counting underway, Democrats flip North Carolina Senate with Roy Cooper 59% vs Whatley 39.5%, also flip New Jersey House, need 3 more for control.
Roy Cooper will succeed Republican Senator Thom Tillis.
As of 5 am in Scotland, the party had flipped Senate seats in Ohio, Kansas, Texas, Iowa, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) secured another six-year term in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, defeating Democrat Hallie Shoffner in Arkansas.
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Holding South Carolina is essential if Republicans have any hope of keeping their Senate majority. President Trump canceled his rally in Iowa, opting for a telerally instead. Covered by 35 outlets: 13 lean left, 13 are centre, 8 lean...
Democrat Annie Andrews, a South Carolina paediatrician and mother of three, defeated Trump-endorsed Republican Darline Graham, ending decades of Republican control over the state's Senate seat.
Jonathan Ernst / Reuters White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles is facing calls to resign after Republicans suffered a midterms wipeout, including losses in ruby-red Iowa, Kansas, South Carolina, and more. Calls for...
Few thought South Carolina was really in play until it had already flipped.
President Donald Trump made a “needless error” that blew up in his face Tuesday night , according to one columnist. After the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) died in July, South Carolina’s governor appointed his...
Actor Patrick Steward died at 86; a criminal investigation into the Alaska Senate race escalates. Covered by 3 outlets: 2 lean left, 1 are not rated.
A high-stakes controversy in Alaska has injected last-minute uncertainty into the fight for control of the US Senate. While President Trump insists that Alaskan voters 'don't know what incumbent means," Federal...
Criminal investigation of Alaska Senate race 'ongoing,' U.S. Attorney says... (Second column, 16th story, link ) Related stories: Judge mulls throwing out DOJ leak case against Comey... Drudge Report Feed needs your...
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Ossoff was the only Senate Democrat seeking reelection in a state that President Donald Trump won in 2024, and holding his seat was critical to his party's hopes of flipping control of the Senate. Covered by 23 outlets: 9 lean left, 8...
Democrat Jon Ossoff, 39, wins second term in Georgia, defeating GOP Rep Mike Collins, holds key Senate seat in Trump-won state, raises $100M+ for 2024 race.
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D–Ga.)
Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff won reelection in Georgia on Tuesday, defeating President Donald Trump-backed Republican US Representative Mike Collins.
Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff was reelected Tuesday to a second term, holding a key seat for Democrats by defeating Republican Representative Mike Collins in a race that catapulted the Senate’s youngest member to the...
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Our partners at PolitiFact are fact-checking multiple competitive 2026 midterm races across the United States on Election Day. Flash flooding, heavy rainfall and tornadoes have forced election officials in three different regions across...
Although he was not on the ballot, the elections were effectively a nationwide referendum on Trump.
Americans from Michigan to Maine, Texas to Kansas lined up to make their voices heard on Pres. Trump’s policies and which party will control Congress.
President Donald Trump escalated his Election Day attacks on Fox News Tuesday, accusing the conservative network of turning against him and warning that its ratings were headed for further collapse. “The FoxNews...
Voters across the country are heading to the polls today to cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm elections.
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Donald Trump acknowledges his Republican Party is facing an uphill battle at the midterm elections this week, amid polling that suggests he could lose control of Congress. Donald Trump said he would use presidential vetoes to block...
Hakeem Jeffries pushed Democrats to focus on affordability. Donald Trump made it all about himself.
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Democrats win control of Congress in sharp rebuke of Trump USA Today
President Trump remained optimistic about GOP chances ahead of polls closing: "We have a good chance. But we're not going to be embarrassed."
Michael Douglas predicts Democrats will win both chambers in the US midterms, citing affordability concerns and warning Trump allies could face congressional scrutiny. Covered by 5 outlets: 2 lean left, 3 are centre.
Times Opinion writers break down the results from across the country and what they will mean for American politics in the years ahead.
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Michael Wolff says Melania Trump's lawyers are delaying his legal challenge over her residence, while separately alleging the first lady and Donald Trump are separated without providing evidence.
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Everything you need to know about the US midterms and what they mean for America. Covered by 66 outlets: 21 lean left, 31 are centre, 13 lean right, 1 are not rated.
Tonight was a massive repudiation of Trump, his rampant corruption, and his politics of fear, bigotry, and division. Across the map, Democrats defeated Republicans in race after race, gaining control of both the...
All 435 seats in the lower chamber of Congress were on the ballot in Tuesday's midterm race.
Democrats have won the majority in both House and Senate. Vote counts are still ongoing. DW takes a look at who voted Republican, who voted Democrat and what it all means.
In a stunning rebuke of President Donald Trump’s policies, voters ousted Republicans in races across the country, changing the balance of power in Washington and states.
The social media platform founded by the U.S. Covered by 8 outlets: 5 lean left, 2 are centre, 1 lean right.
President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to vent his frustrations Tuesday night as Democrats swept to victory in the midterm elections. Democrats won control of both the House and the Senate, setting up a showdown...
Donald Trump has posted on Truth Social, distancing himself from the blame for what looks to be a humiliating loss
The President made his final TV appearances on the network before the election but began posting to his Truth Social account angrily about the network's coverage.
Donald Trump took to Truth Social to reveal he is watching the pre-election coverage on Fox News, slamming its coverage with expletive-laden posts
All told, 36 states that are home to about 80% of the nation's population will elect a governor Tuesday. Covered by 8 outlets: 1 lean left, 6 are centre, 1 lean right.
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With 58 million Americans already having cast their early votes, the 2026 US midterm elections are heading towards a closely watched contest for control of Congress. Reporting live from Capitol Hill, NDTV's Aksho...
The Trump era could effectively end Tuesday if Americans decide to hand Democrats control of Congress.
Trump confirmed that he had spoken to Netanyahu while speaking to reporters on Sunday, and that they had discussed Iran but declined to share any further details. Covered by 8 outlets: 3 lean left, 1 are centre, 4 lean right.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton laid out a three-part Democratic agenda after the midterms covering affordability, anti-corruption and DOGE.
Ten years after Donald Trump’s surprise 2016 presidential election victory over her, Hillary Clinton was asked how she believes her former rival has changed. And, on the eve of the 2026 midterm elections, the former...
NBC’s go-to data guru also isn’t quite sure what a subreddit is. Covered by 3 outlets: 3 lean left.
Steve Kornacki has election night all mapped out. The NBC News chief data analyst returned to cover the 2026 midterm elections on Nov. 3, appearing on the network's 13-hour marathon in what he...
After months of campaigns, it’s Decision Day for the 2026 midterm elections. In a special election edition, NBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki explains what he’s going to be watching and which states,...
NBC / Shannon Finney/NBC via Getty Ima Midterm polling may be showing positive signs for Democrats, but NBC News’ chief data analyst said a “wildcard possibility” still remains. Steve Kornacki said Democrats hold a...
The political environment this year is often compared to the midterms of 2006, when Democrats won back control of Congress. Covered by 12 outlets: 5 lean left, 1 are centre, 6 lean right.
Nancy Pelosi's endorsement isn't translating into an easy handoff of her longtime San Francisco congressional seat.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi about the legacy of the Democratic Party.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband struck a parked car in Northern California in July.
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