Democrats flip key governorships as Republicans retain Florida
Democrats have flipped key governorships in the US midterm elections, according to Anadolu Ajansi. Republicans have retained the governorship of Florida.
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US Midterm Elections 2026: Live Updates and Results
Voters in the United States are electing all 435 seats of the House of Representatives, 35 Senate seats and 36 governors in the midterm elections of 3 November 2026. This page will carry the latest updates until the full results are known.
Seat count so far
Senate100 seats
Counts appear here as top news sources report them
Called for Democrats by France 24
House435 seats
Counts appear here as top news sources report them
Called for Democrats by The New York Times
Governors36 races
Counts appear here as top news sources report them
Balance of power
435 House seats · 35 of 100 Senate seats · 36 governor races
Senate
51 of 100 needed51
- Democrats and allied independents 47
- Republicans 53
Position before the election, as per Al Jazeera. The bar will show seats won as top news sources report them.
House of Representatives
218 of 435 needed218
- No seats called yet
As per NBC News, Republicans are seeking to protect a narrow majority and Democrats need a net gain of 3 seats to flip the House.
Live map: Senate and governor races
LiveFrom top news outlets: AP, Reuters, NPR, BBC, CNN and others.
35 of 100 Senate seats are up this year. Updated . Refreshes about every 10 minutes.
6Dem+5 leading
GOP1
28 of 35 races not yet called · 7 of 35 races on the map called
- Democrat won
- Republican won
- Leading (not yet confirmed)
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Senate results so far
- Democrats (6): Georgia, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, South Carolina, Texas.
- Republicans (1): Nebraska.
- Leading, not yet called: Illinois (D), Iowa (D), Kansas (D), New Hampshire (D), North Carolina (D).
Governors results so far
- Democrats (3): California, Georgia, Nevada.
- Leading, not yet called: Ohio (D), Oregon (D), Texas (D).
Source: calls as reported by top news outlets such as AP, Reuters, NPR, BBC and CNN, gathered automatically every few minutes. A state turns solid when AP, Reuters or Decision Desk HQ calls it, or when two different outlets report the same winner. Any other single outlet shows a lighter shade, and outlets that disagree are held back. This is not an official result. Scripwise does not call races itself.
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Projections and forecasts
Calls and forecasts made by the organisations named below, as reported by news publishers. They are not results.
Senate
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House of Representatives
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Timeline of updates
Democrats set for commanding House majority after sweeping Trump-won districts
According to Axios, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is set to preside over a commanding Democratic majority after his party won districts that President Trump carried by double digits.
Democrat Rosenthal wins Texas railroad commissioner race
According to CBS News, Democrat Rosenthal has won the race for Texas railroad commissioner against Republican Bo French. The race drew attention for a social media post by French.
Source:CBS News ↗US stock futures rise as investors assess Democrats' midterm sweep
According to Reuters, US stock futures rose as investors assessed the Democrats' midterm sweep. The move is directly linked to the election outcome in the supplied report.
Market impact USUS stock futures rose as investors assessed the Democratic sweep in the midterm elections.
Source:Reuters ↗Voters elect first Black woman and first Native American woman governors
According to NPR, voters on Tuesday elected the nation's first Black woman governor and the nation's first Native American woman governor. The report covers nine candidates for governor who made history.
Sweeping Democrat wins deliver rebuke to Trump, DW reports
DW reports that sweeping Democratic wins in the US midterms amount to a rebuke to President Trump. The report describes the wins in general terms without giving a new seat count.
Source:DW.com ↗US dollar slides after Democrats win midterms as growth fears rise
According to AOL.com, the US dollar fell after the Democratic midterm win as growth fears rose. The report links the currency move to the election result.
Market impact USThe US dollar fell after the Democratic midterm win, which is a direct link to the election result for currency markets.
Democrat Aaron Ford unseats Republican Governor Joe Lombardo in Nevada
NBC News projects that Democrat Aaron Ford, the attorney general of Nevada, has won the governorship from Republican Joe Lombardo in the key battleground state. The projection was made according to NBC News.
Republican bid to tilt Florida House map falters as Democrats hold ground
Al Jazeera reports that the Republican bid to redraw Florida's House map has faltered, with Democrats holding ground on a strong night. The report describes a setback for Trump's party in Florida.
Source:Al Jazeera ↗Maryland polls close as election results begin to come in
Polls have closed in Maryland and election results are beginning to come in, according to WBAL-TV live updates.
Source:WBAL-TV ↗Trump says he is willing to accept midterm defeat, questions remain on follow-through
Donald Trump struck a conciliatory note after the midterm elections, telling The New York Times he was absolutely willing to accept the defeat. France 24 reports that the key question is whether Trump will abide by the results, given his past questioning of election outcomes.
Mississippi Senate race remains neck and neck with votes still being counted
France 24 reports that the battle for the Senate seat in Mississippi remains neck and neck among the races yet to be called. No winner has been declared in the race at the time of reporting.
Source:France 24 ↗BBC sets out key moments from US midterm election results so far
According to BBC, a live summary of the US midterm election results so far has been published. Individuals wanting the latest counts can refer to this page for the main developments.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, first Muslim elected to Senate
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers for Michigan's open Senate seat, according to AP. He will be the first Muslim elected to the upper chamber of Congress.
Iranian speaker says US voters rejected Iran war after Democratic gains
Iranian parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Wednesday that Americans have rejected the Iran war. He made the remarks after a sweeping Democratic victory widely seen as a rebuke of the Trump administration, according to France 24.
Source:France 24 ↗Seoul shares close higher on early US midterm election outcome
Seoul shares closed higher as per Kyodo News, following early outcomes of the US midterm elections. The report links the move in South Korean equities to the early election results.
Market impact IndiaSouth Korean shares rose on the early US midterm election outcome, so the result bears on Asian equity markets.
Republican Jace Yarbrough projected to win Texas 32nd District House seat
According to Decision Desk HQ, Republican Jace Yarbrough is projected to win the open Texas 32nd District seat. He defeated Democrat Dan Barrios in the district redrawn to favour Republicans last year, replacing Rep. Julie Johnson.
Source:The Hill ↗Democrat Marcy Kaptur wins rematch in redrawn Ohio district
According to CBS News, Democratic Representative Marcy Kaptur won a rematch in northwestern Ohio. The district was redrawn in October 2025 to create a more Republican-leaning seat.
Source:CBS News ↗Republicans lose control of House and Senate as voters reject Trump agenda
According to The New York Times, Republicans lost control of both the House and the Senate. The newspaper said voters offered a stinging rebuke to President Trump's agenda.
Market impact USDemocratic control of Congress may affect US policy expectations, which investors in US markets are watching closely.
Arizona voters approve Proposition 318 on sports team sex designations
According to Decision Desk HQ, Arizona's ballot measure Proposition 318 is projected to pass. It would further restrict transgender people from competing on sports teams or using private spaces such as locker rooms.
Source:The Hill ↗Democrats sweep US midterms as Wall Street weighs AI, tax and fiscal risks
According to Economies.com, Democrats swept the US midterm elections, and Wall Street is now considering new risks linked to artificial intelligence, taxes and fiscal policy. The report links the election outcome to these market concerns.
Market impact USThe reported Democratic sweep is linked by Economies.com to new risks for Wall Street in AI, taxes and fiscal policy.
Becerra elected California governor, Prop. 39 rejected in state vote
According to CBS News, Becerra has been elected governor of California and Proposition 39 has been rejected, as results for key 2026 races were coming in.
Silver jumps over 4% to reclaim $51 an ounce after Democrats win midterms
The Economic Times reports that silver prices rose more than 4% to reclaim $51 an ounce as Democrats secured the US midterm victory. The move is linked to the election in the supplied report.
Market impact USIndiaSilver prices rose more than 4% after Democrats secured the US midterm victory, according to The Economic Times.
Source:The Economic Times ↗Silver prices jump over 4% after Democrats secure midterm victory
According to The Economic Times, silver prices jumped over 4% to reclaim 51 dollars an ounce after Democrats secured the US midterm victory. The move is linked directly to the election result.
Market impact USEUIndiaThe rise in silver prices after the Democratic win bears directly on commodity markets in the US, Europe and India.
Source:The Economic Times ↗Democrats projected to win enough seats to gain control of the House
Democrats have been projected to win enough seats to gain control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections, according to Deltaplex News.
Idaho voters reject abortion access ballot measure, Decision Desk HQ projects
According to Decision Desk HQ, a ballot measure to legalise abortion access up until fetal viability in Idaho is projected to fail. Voters rejected the measure, which would have reversed the state's current ban.
Democrat Jon Rosenthal wins Texas railroad commissioner race
NBC News projects that Democrat Jon Rosenthal has defeated Republican nominee Bo French for the Texas railroad commissioner seat. French had faced criticism from fellow Republicans over his inflammatory remarks.
Source:NBC News ↗Nebraska voters approve ban on transgender athletes in girls' sports
According to Decision Desk HQ, Nebraska's Initiative Measure 442 is projected to pass. The constitutional amendment will require public schools, colleges and universities to designate sports teams by biological sex.
Source:The Hill ↗Gold rises as dollar softens and Treasury yields fall after midterms
According to the WSJ, gold climbed after the US midterm elections, with a softer dollar and falling Treasury yields. The report links the move to the election outcome.
Market impact USGold prices rose, and the dollar and Treasury yields fell, following the US midterm elections, as reported by the WSJ.
Alaska Senate race remains a tossup as more votes are counted
The Alaska US Senate race between Peltola and Sullivan remains close as more votes are counted, according to Alaska Beacon. Neither candidate has been declared the winner.
Source:Alaska Beacon ↗Republican Pete Ricketts wins Nebraska Senate race against Dan Osborn
NBC News projects that Republican Senator Pete Ricketts has defeated independent Dan Osborn in the Nebraska Senate race.
Bitcoin price wobbles as Democrats take Congress, crypto bill outlook uncertain
Yahoo Finance reports that the Bitcoin price has wobbled as Democrats took Congress. The report says the crypto market structure bill now faces an uncertain future.
Source:Yahoo Finance ↗Texas voters swing to Democratic candidates, Axios reports
Axios reports that Texas, which voted Republican on Tuesday, moved to Democratic candidates by the end of the count. Two state representatives from Austin, James Talarico and another Democrat, have won statewide contests.
Nevada voters approve abortion rights amendment, Decision Desk HQ projects
Decision Desk HQ has projected that Nevada voters have approved a ballot measure protecting abortion up to the point of viability. The measure will be added to the state constitution, according to The Hill.
Source:The Hill ↗Nevada voter ID measure projected to pass, Decision Desk HQ says
Decision Desk HQ projects that Nevada Question 7, a constitutional amendment requiring photo identification for in-person voting, will pass. The Hill reports the projection.
Source:The Hill ↗European stocks set to dip as Democrat sweep stokes AI worries
According to Bloomberg, European stocks are set to dip as the Democratic sweep has stoked concerns about artificial intelligence. The market move is linked directly to the election result.
Market impact EUThe expected dip in European stocks after the Democratic sweep bears directly on equity markets in Europe.
Source:Bloomberg.com ↗Democrat from Kansas wins US Senate seat for first time since 1932
A Democrat from Kansas has been elected to the US Senate, according to Al Jazeera. It is the first time a Democrat has won a Kansas Senate seat in 94 years.
Source:Al Jazeera ↗Democrat Bob Harvie defeats Republican Brian Fitzpatrick in Pennsylvania 1st District
Democrat Bob Harvie has defeated Republican Brian Fitzpatrick in Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District, according to WHYY. The result is a House race in the state.
Source:WHYY ↗Jim Pillen secures victory in Nebraska governor race
Jim Pillen has secured victory in the Nebraska governor race, according to The Daily Nebraskan. The report was published in its midterm live updates.
Source:The Daily Nebraskan ↗CNBC says Democratic midterm sweep may not change markets much
CNBC reports that a Democratic sweep of the midterm elections may not change markets much. The report is commentary on the expected market effect of the election outcome.
Market impact USCNBC reports that a Democratic sweep of the midterm elections may not change US markets much.
Source:CNBC ↗Republican redistricting plans fail to protect House seats, Axios reports
According to Axios, Republicans fell short of winning seats in several districts they redrew to favour their candidates. Some Republican incumbents are now at risk of losing.
Source:Axios ↗Republican redistricting plan fails as Democrats gain in several House districts
According to Axios, Republicans redrew several districts mid-cycle to favour their candidates, but did not win those seats. Some Republican incumbents are now at risk of losing their seats by narrow margins.
Source:Axios ↗Republican redistricting strategy fails in House races
Axios reports that Republicans tried to protect their House majority through mid-cycle redistricting, but the effort failed on Tuesday. Some Republican incumbents now face a risk of losing their seats.
Source:Axios ↗Asian shares fall as tech stocks sell off ahead of US midterm results
Asian shares fell on selling of tech shares as markets watched for the results of the US midterm elections, according to WRAL. The report links the market moves to the wait for the election outcome.
Democrats win Congress control as voters rebuke Trump policies
The Guardian reports that Democrats swept key midterm races on Tuesday, flipping long-held Republican seats and securing a majority in Congress. Republicans suffered historic losses according to the report.
Kaptur projected to win 23rd term in Ohio House race
Democrat Marcy Kaptur is projected to win a 23rd term representing Ohio's 9th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. She defeated Republican Derek Merrin in a rematch, extending her record as the longest-serving woman in Congress.
Source:The Hill ↗Alaska citizenship voting requirement measure projected to pass
A ballot measure in Alaska, Initiative Petition 25USCV, is projected to pass, according to Decision Desk HQ. The measure makes minor language changes to a state law requiring that voters be citizens.
Source:The Hill ↗Steinmann projected to win Texas 8th District House seat
Jessica Steinmann (R) is projected to defeat Laura Jones (D) in Texas's 8th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. She will succeed Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas), who is not seeking re-election to this seat.
Source:The Hill ↗Democrats win in several Republican strongholds
KFOX reports that Democrats have won sweeping victories in several Republican strongholds in the midterm elections.
Source:KFOX ↗Crypto dips on Democrat midterm wins and Binance hack
Reuters reports that crypto prices dipped on Democratic midterm wins, and that a Binance hack also dented market optimism. The report links the election result directly to the move in crypto prices.
Market impact USCrypto prices fell on the back of Democratic midterm wins, according to Reuters.
Source:Reuters ↗
Frequently asked questions
When will the full results of the midterm elections be known?
Many races are called on the night of the vote or on the following day. Close contests, and states that count mail ballots slowly, can take several days or longer to be called.
How is control of the US Congress decided?
A party controls a chamber when it holds a majority of the seats in it. That is 218 of 435 seats in the House, and 51 of 100 seats in the Senate, where the Vice President casts the deciding vote in case of a tie.
How do midterm elections usually affect US stocks, the dollar and Treasury yields?
Markets mostly react to what an outcome may mean for taxes, government spending and borrowing. The effect has differed from one election to another, and no fixed pattern is guaranteed.
What do the midterm elections mean for European markets and the euro?
European investors will follow the outcome for its bearing on US trade policy, defence spending and interest rates. Any effect on the euro or on European shares will depend on the policies that follow.
What do the midterm elections mean for Indian markets?
Indian investors will follow the outcome for its bearing on US trade policy, interest rates and the dollar, which influence foreign portfolio investor flows and the rupee. The Nifty and the rupee can also move for reasons unrelated to the elections.
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