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.
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Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said he will be reelected Senate majority leader next month when Democrats hold leadership elections. A handful of newly elected senators have threatened not to support him.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Democrats will deliver a dramatic change in direction after winning back the majority in the midterm elections. Jeffries will make history as the first Black speaker of the House, according to NBC News.
The Hill reported that some Senate and House races are too close to call. It also said results from Mississippi and Alaska were awaited and that House Republican leader Mike Johnson will not run for minority leader.
Republican Jon Bonck is projected to win the open Texas House seat to replace outgoing Representative Wesley Hunt, according to Decision Desk HQ. Bonck won just over 51 per cent of the vote, against 47 per cent for Democrat Melissa McDonough.
Janeese Lewis George was projected to win the race for mayor of Washington, D.C., according to Decision Desk HQ. She will succeed retiring Mayor Muriel Bowser (D), who has led the city for a decade.
As per Reuters, Vice President JD Vance has repudiated the Iran war after the electoral defeat of his party in the US midterm elections.
According to MarketWatch, hospital stocks rallied after the Democratic victory in the midterm elections, which could be a large benefit for the nation's largest hospitals. Drugmakers are bracing for greater scrutiny under the new Congress.
Democratic control of Congress bears directly on US hospital and drug company shares, as the report links the election result to the rally in hospital stocks.
According to NBC News, Democrats won secretary of state contests in four presidential battlegrounds and made gains in Republican territory. These wins give Democrats election oversight authority in key states for the 2028 elections.
Oil prices fell below $100 a barrel, according to Financial Times, on hopes of peace after the midterm elections. Investors in energy markets were reacting to the prospect of a lower risk premium in crude supplies.
Lower crude prices following the election bear on European and Indian energy costs, as the link to the election outcome is stated in the report.
Democrats in three North Carolina districts are on track to oust their incumbent Republican opponents in neck-to-neck House races, according to The Hill. In the 13th Congressional District, Democrat Paul Barringer is projected to defeat Republican Rep. Brad Knott, according to preliminary results.
According to CBC, five Black candidates won gubernatorial elections in the United States on Tuesday. Before the midterms, only three Black governors had ever been elected in the country.
As per AP, a number of Senate and governor races in the midterm elections had not been called yet. AP is tracking which contests remain open as votes are counted.
According to BBC News, Canada and the US have resumed trade talks following Tuesday's midterm elections, in which Democrats gained ground. The result is expected to put pressure on the White House to reach a trade deal with Canada.
European leaders voiced hopes for a reset with the United States on Wednesday, November 4, after voters delivered a large midterm defeat to President Donald Trump and the Republican party, according to France 24.
Democratic prosecutor Christina Hines was projected to defeat Republican Army veteran Mike Bouchard in Michigan's 10th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). The projection flips a seat held by the Republicans, in the suburbs of Detroit. Hines will succeed Rep. John James, who ran for governor this year.
As per France 24, Iran's First Deputy Speaker of Parliament Ali Nikzad attributed Republican losses in the midterms to Washington's war with Iran. Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday's elections, according to the same report.
As per France 24, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer spoke to the press after the midterm results. Democrats plan to tackle high costs of living and confront President Donald Trump's final years in office.
Vice President JD Vance said the war was the reason Republicans lost the midterm elections, according to CBS News. He said losing the Senate for the next six years was not worth it.
President Trump said he has no plans to change his Cabinet after Democrats took control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections. He said this to Fox News late on Tuesday night, as per The Hill.
Democrats secured enough seats to reclaim control of the House in Tuesday's midterm elections, according to The Hill. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is now poised to become the next House Speaker when the new Congress convenes in January.
Bloomberg reported that Wall Street sees risks to the AI boom following the Democratic sweep in the midterm elections. The report links the election outcome to expectations for the technology sector.
Bloomberg reports that Wall Street sees risks to the AI boom after the Democratic sweep, which bears on US technology stocks.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on Wednesday that Republicans will take back the House in two years, despite the Democratic gains in this year's midterms, according to The Hill. He described the incoming Democratic majority as radical and extreme.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has called the midterm elections an extinction-level event for the Republican Party, according to wtwcfox. He said Florida had bucked the national trend.
US markets rallied after the historic midterm election results, according to BBC. The report links the market move directly to the election outcome.
US equity markets rose after the midterm election results were announced, according to BBC.
CNBC reports on what lies ahead for big banks now that Democrats have won control of Congress. The snippet gives no detail on specific policy changes.
House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) announced on Wednesday that he will run for minority leader. He will likely face a contentious contest with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, according to The Hill.
Democrat Beau Bayh defeated Republican Max Engling in Indiana's secretary of state race on Tuesday. He is the first Democrat to win statewide office in Indiana since 2012, according to The Hill.
Speaker Johnson will not seek reelection as House Republican leader after the party suffered a midterm wipeout, according to AP. The decision follows the Republican losses in the House elections.
Defence stocks fell on concern that Democrats will reduce defence spending, according to CNBC. One analyst has described the fall as a buying opportunity.
Concern over possible Democratic curbs on defence spending has led to a fall in US defence stocks.
According to the Quad-City Times, Democrats have gained ground across the United States midterm elections. The paper has published a set of takeaways from the results.
As per Reuters, seven figures explain the scale of the Democratic defeat in the United States midterm elections. The report sets out these numbers in detail.
According to BBC, Elon Musk's millions did not deliver Texas for the Republicans in fierce midterm races. The report describes the contest as a fierce one.
According to BBC News, Republicans did not win Texas despite spending by Elon Musk's political action committee, which contributed 47 million dollars (35 million pounds) to Ken Paxton's campaign. The report says the spending did not deliver the state for Republicans in the midterms.
Democratic voters celebrated the victory of Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, according to Al Jazeera. The report describes the result as part of a Democratic blue wave.
According to France 24, Texas flipped to Democrats following the midterm elections, a historic shift for a state that has not been led by Democrats in decades. Democrat James Talarico said the best colour for Texas is now purple.
As per the Financial Times, Democrats are preparing investigations into Trump administration officials and measures on affordability. The report follows the midterm elections of November 2026.
According to Decision Desk HQ, Democrats are projected to flip the northern Nevada seat held by retiring Republican Representative Mark Amodei. Democrat Teresa Benitez-Thompson defeated Republican David Flippo, an Air Force veteran, in the district that includes Reno.
As per Al Jazeera, Republican Byron Donalds won the Florida governor race and reiterated his support for President Donald Trump. Al Jazeera described him as Florida's first Black governor.
The Senate race in Alaska remains unresolved, according to CBS News, and a weeks-long process is possible. The contest has drawn wide attention because two candidates are named Dan Sullivan.
Chip stocks, including Micron, slipped as election results raised long-term questions about the AI buildout, according to MarketWatch. The report said the results do not unwind projects already funded.
Democratic wins raised questions about the long-term AI data-centre buildout, which weighed on US chip stocks on Wednesday.
According to four sources on a call, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told staff he will not stay on as Republican leader in the new Congress. The move follows Democrats winning the House majority in the midterm elections.
According to France 24, about 50 million members of Gen Z were eligible to vote in the US midterm elections. Young voters gave Democrats the strongest support, with 75% of them voting for the party.
As per CBS News, the Senate race in Mississippi was still unresolved on Wednesday morning. Democrat Scott Colom has mounted a surprisingly competitive challenge to incumbent Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith.
ABC27 reported that stock markets reacted to the US midterm elections. The item gives no further detail on the size or direction of the move.
According to The Guardian, a group of Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to Trump administration department and agency heads. The letter asks them to preserve records under federal law or risk criminal penalties, after Democrats won control in the midterm elections.
The Dow rose more than 1,000 points as US stocks rallied, according to Boston Herald. The report does not link the rally directly to the election results.
According to CBS News, Democrats won pivotal races in Texas, South Carolina, Georgia, Michigan and elsewhere in the 2026 midterm elections. The report lists the biggest victories of the midterms.
According to The Hill, Elon Musk joked about the steep Republican losses early on Wednesday, after spending more than $442 million boosting Republicans in the midterm elections. Democrats swept control of both chambers of Congress on Tuesday.
As per Yahoo, the 2026 midterm elections produced several historic firsts. These include the first Black woman governor and the first Muslim senator.
Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), who is set to chair the House Oversight Committee after the Democrats' Election Day sweep, told Trump administration officials they need to lawyer up. The committee's Democrats have launched a number of investigations.
President Trump has blamed Fox News for the Republican losses in Tuesday's midterm elections, according to The Hill. He had attacked the network repeatedly on social media before calling into it on election night.
Keisha Lance Bottoms has been elected Governor of Georgia, according to CBS News. She will be the first Black woman to serve as governor in any state in the country.
Democrats have been projected to take control of both the House and the Senate after the November midterm elections. The report is from KVUE.
The Tribune reports that Democrats flipped the Nevada governor's mansion and held the Wisconsin governor's office. It also reports that the Republicans secured the Nebraska Senate seat.
According to The Independent Record, Democratic women have made history as the midterm wave has extended to governor races. The item is a short headline without further detail.
President Trump criticised Texas Governor Greg Abbott late on Tuesday for losing his reelection bid, calling him a RINO on Truth Social. Trump said Abbott would not have lost if he had not become a Republican In Name Only.
The New York Times reports that an electoral wave favouring Democrats in the November 2026 midterm elections is larger than many had expected. The report says there have been significant changes beneath the surface of the results.
According to CBS News, Democrats flipped the Minnesota House and won the governor's race, returning the DFL to a trifecta. The results are unofficial.
As per Yahoo Finance, US equity futures rose before the opening bell as traders assessed the implications of a Democratic win in the US midterm elections. The report links the market move directly to the election outcome.
US equity futures rose before the opening bell as traders reacted to the Democratic win in the midterm elections.
Bloomberg reports that stock market gains have been weakest in years following midterm results of this kind. The report links the midterm results to the market move.
Bloomberg reports that US stock market gains have been weakest after midterm results like these, which bears directly on US equity markets.
Shares of Tesla and SpaceX fell as investors became worried about less favourable policies under new Democratic officials, according to MarketWatch. The billionaire had spent hundreds of millions of dollars on the US election.
Investors in Tesla and SpaceX shares reacted to concerns over less favourable policies under new Democratic officials, according to MarketWatch.
Rep. Susie Lee (D-Nev.) is projected to win reelection to a fifth term, defeating Republican Marty O'Donnell, according to Decision Desk HQ. The race in Nevada's 3rd Congressional District was called early on Wednesday morning, as per The Hill.
According to Al Jazeera, Egyptian-American surgeon Adam Hamawy has won New Jersey's 12th Congressional District. The report describes the win as historic.
CBS News reported that the United States election results, described as a sharp setback for President Trump, drew reactions from around the world. The item is a general reaction report.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said the 2026 midterm results were a decisive rebuke of MAGA extremism, according to NBC News. He said the affordability crisis would be the top priority for Democrats.
WHYY has published a summary of the winners and losers in Pennsylvania in the 2026 election. The item is a link to a results page.
According to France 24, Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 37.3 per cent, down from 42 per cent in his first midterm election. The article examines the political decisions behind the decline, which has been cited as a factor in the Democrats' victory.
Kalkine India reports that US midterm results, an Asian sell-off and softer oil prices shaped the Indian market session on 4 November. The report names these as the factors shaping that session.
The report links the US midterm results directly to the Indian market session on 4 November, along with an Asian sell-off and softer oil prices.
Nathan Johnson, a Democratic state senator from Dallas, is poised to become Texas attorney general, according to The Hill. Texans elected a Democrat to the state's top legal post for the first time in decades on Tuesday.
According to NBC 5 Chicago, the midterm results page shows which races have not yet been called and which states flipped to Democrats. The item is a live page and does not set out the individual results.
Bloomberg reports that European defence stocks slid as the Democratic sweep dented optimism. The move is linked directly to the election result.
European defence stocks fell after the Democratic sweep reduced investor optimism about defence spending.
According to DW, German business is hoping for greater stability in US trade relations after a midterm setback for Donald Trump. Uncertainty over Trump's tariff policies remains.
As per The Guardian, former World Series champion Mark Teixeira, a Republican, has won the House seat for Texas's 21st Congressional District, defeating Democrat Kristin Hook. Former NFL reporter Tafoya lost the Minnesota Senate race to Peggy Flanagan.
According to PBS, Democrats have won governorships in Texas and other states that were previously controlled by Republicans. The report describes the results as a rebuke to Republicans.
According to KABB, President Donald Trump has said he will accept the midterm election results and work with Democrats after Republican losses. He made the remarks on 4 November 2026.
According to Al Jazeera, US President Donald Trump has admitted that the war on Iran contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections. He has also vowed to veto bills he called insane.
The Economic Times reports that the Democratic sweep has added a new factor to market concerns over Iran, artificial intelligence and public debt. The report links the election result directly to how investors are viewing these risks.
The Democratic sweep adds a new factor to investor concerns about Iran, artificial intelligence and US public debt, according to the Economic Times.
Bloomberg reports that Ukraine bonds jumped as a Democratic win was seen helping Ukraine's defence efforts. The report links the bond move to the election result.
Ukraine bonds rose after the Democratic win, a move the Bloomberg report directly links to the election result in European markets.
According to WGAL, Democrat Josh Shapiro has won a second term as Pennsylvania governor. Stelson has also flipped the 10th District in the state, according to the same report.
Sada Elbalad English reported that the US dollar slid after the 2026 midterm election results. The item links a currency move directly to the election outcome.
The US dollar slid after the midterm election results, which bears directly on US currency markets and on investors holding dollar assets in India and Europe.
According to the Los Angeles Daily News, 36% of registered voters in Los Angeles County had turned out for the midterm election. The newspaper said results updates would continue on the same day.
According to CNBC, the midterm election fallout raises new questions over the Federal Reserve, debt and tariffs. The item is analysis and states no new election result.
Republican Byron Donalds has defeated David Jolly, according to Floridian Press. The report covers the Florida governor contest in the 2026 midterm elections.
According to NPR, the scale of the Democratic victories on election night was larger than many had expected, in both depth and breadth. The report summarises the main points of the result without giving a specific chamber call.
According to Bloomberg, Barclays says the midterm elections are not a clearing event for the US stock market. The note suggests the election outcome does not resolve the market's main concerns.
The Barclays view links the midterm outcome to the US stock market, which is a direct market effect.
According to NPR, votes are still being counted to decide who will represent Mississippi in the US Senate. Democrat Scott Colom was only a handful of votes ahead of Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith early on Wednesday.
According to The New York Times, SpaceX and Tesla stocks tumbled after the midterm election results. The report links the share price falls directly to the election outcome.
The New York Times reports that SpaceX and Tesla stocks fell after the midterm election results, a direct link to the election outcome.
According to an NBC News exit poll, voters expressed frustration with the economy. Democratic candidates were viewed more favourably, and Donald Trump was strongly rejected by voters, the poll shows.
According to Bloomberg, Democrats have taken control of Congress in a midterms sweep. The report says voters rebuked President Trump.
According to ABC News, President Donald Trump said he was a little surprised after the Democrats recorded a big win in the midterm elections. The remark came on 4 November 2026.
According to NPR, the balance of state legislatures is being assessed as midterm election results come in. The discussion features John Kennedy, a political science professor at West Chester University.
According to NPR, several midterm contests are still unresolved after Election Day. Kyle Kondik of the University of Virginia's Center for Politics is discussing these unresolved contests.
According to NPR, former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams spoke about Black voter turnout in Georgia. She also discussed the state's election results and the gubernatorial race.
According to CBS News, Democrat Vikki Goodwin has defeated incumbent Dan Patrick in the Texas lieutenant governor race. This is a statewide race, but it is not a Senate or governor race, so no race call is recorded.
According to Reuters, rivals of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu are using the Democratic sweep of US Congress to seek his ouster.
According to The Guardian, ten winning candidates in the US midterm elections set historic firsts for their groups and offices.
According to CNBC, a blue wave lifted futures into positive territory. The report links the market move to the midterm results, which indicated gains for Democrats.
CNBC reports that US stock index futures rose as Democratic gains in the midterm elections became clearer.
NBC 5 Chicago has published live election results and winners for Illinois in the 2026 midterm election. The item is a live page and states no new fact.
According to NewsCord, the dollar weakened after Democrats gained ground in the US congressional elections. The report compares how 17 outlets framed the development.
The dollar weakened after Democrats gained ground in the US congressional elections, as reported by NewsCord.
According to France 24, President Donald Trump praised Democrats after their midterm victory and said the Iran war may have played a part in the defeat of his Republican Party. He did not accept personal responsibility for the result.
Southgate News Herald reports that determining which party will control Congress did not take days this time. The item notes a faster result but gives no new seat count.
Democrat Aaron Ford defeated Republican Joe Lombardo to become Nevada's first Black governor, as per AP. The result was reported on Tuesday.
The Economic Times reports that Democrat Jocelyn Benson won the Governor of Michigan race. Her campaign promise included a $60,000 salary commitment for teachers.
Axios reports that Democrats won by epic and sometimes historic margins across red and blue states, up and down ballots. The column says Trump and Republicans are left with a major political challenge.
Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old democratic socialist from Colorado, has been elected to Congress. According to CBS News, she is the first woman from Generation Z to win a seat in Congress.
CBS News projects that Kathy Hochul has been re-elected as governor of New York. The projection is for one governor race.
According to Reuters, voters in several states pushed back on President Donald Trump's redistricting efforts and backed abortion rights in 145 ballot questions during the midterm elections. Some measures tested support for his attempts to redraw congressional districts.
Scope Ratings has said the US election results are credit positive, according to Bloomberg. The comment concerns the outcome of the midterm elections.
Scope Ratings describes the election results as credit positive, which bears on US credit markets.
According to France 24, investors shunned AI stocks and turned to government bonds on Wednesday after the Democratic Party took control of Congress in the midterm elections. Oil prices ticked slightly higher amid uncertainty over US policy towards Iran.
US investors moved out of AI stocks and into government bonds after the Democratic takeover of Congress.
Indian-Americans have made a strong showing in the US midterm elections, according to ETV Bharat. The report covers Indian-American candidates across the elections.
A Republican senator has predicted that Trump could face impeachment as Democrats take over Congress, according to Livemint. The item reports a prediction by a Republican senator, not a result.
Voters in Alabama have approved a constitutional amendment requiring the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools and allowing student-initiated and student-led prayer. According to Decision Desk HQ, the measure is projected to be approved.
KVUE has a live page with House and Senate maps by state and district for the 2026 election night results. It is a live page that states no new fact here.
The Daily Mail reports that Democrat Aaron Ford has defeated the Republican governor of Nevada. The report describes the result as the Democrat topping the GOP governor.
Democrats have flipped key governorships in the US midterm elections, according to Anadolu Ajansi. Republicans have retained the governorship of Florida.
Seoul shares closed higher after the early outcome of the US midterm elections, according to UPI. The report links the market move directly to the election result.
Seoul share prices closed higher after early midterm results, a direct link between the US election outcome and an Asian market move.
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.
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.
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.
US stock futures rose as investors assessed the Democratic sweep in the midterm elections.
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.
KOMU 8 has published Missouri 2026 midterm election results covering key races and ballot amendments. The page presents state-level results for the election.
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.
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.
The US dollar fell after the Democratic midterm win, which is a direct link to the election result for currency markets.
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.
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.
Polls have closed in Maryland and election results are beginning to come in, according to WBAL-TV live updates.
The New York Times reports that the electoral backlash extended even into deep red states. It says President Trump has lost his hold over the coalition that lifted him to the White House twice.
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.
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.
According to Reuters, the Los Angeles County election chief said voter turnout has topped the 2022 level. The report concerns turnout in one county and not a national figure.
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 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.
News9live reports that the first openly gay senator, a Black woman governor and a Muslim American senator are among the historic midterm winners. The report names no further races or vote counts.
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.
According to Yahoo Finance, Asian shares were mixed after the Democrats retook the US Congress in the midterm elections. The report links the move in regional share prices directly to the election result.
Asian share markets moved mixed after the Democrats retook the US Congress, according to Yahoo Finance.
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.
South Korean shares rose on the early US midterm election outcome, so the result bears on Asian equity markets.
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.
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.
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.
Democratic control of Congress may affect US policy expectations, which investors in US markets are watching closely.
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.
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.
The reported Democratic sweep is linked by Economies.com to new risks for Wall Street in AI, taxes and fiscal policy.
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.
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.
Silver prices rose more than 4% after Democrats secured the US midterm victory, according to The Economic Times.
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.
The rise in silver prices after the Democratic win bears directly on commodity markets in the US, Europe and India.
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.
Reuters reports that Adam Hamilton has been elected as the first Kansas Democrat to the US Senate in 94 years. The report covers one Senate race in Kansas.
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.
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.
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.
According to marketscreener.com, gold climbed after the US midterm elections, with a softer dollar and falling Treasury yields. The move is linked to the election outcome in the report.
Gold prices rose as the dollar weakened and Treasury yields fell after the US midterm elections, according to marketscreener.com.
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.
Gold prices rose, and the dollar and Treasury yields fell, following the US midterm elections, as reported by the WSJ.
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.
NBC News projects that Republican Senator Pete Ricketts has defeated independent Dan Osborn in the Nebraska Senate race.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The expected dip in European stocks after the Democratic sweep bears directly on equity markets in Europe.
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.
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.
According to Reuters, Keisha Lance Bottoms has become the first Black woman elected governor of a US state in the midterm elections.
Jim Pillen has secured victory in the Nebraska governor race, according to The Daily Nebraskan. The report was published in its midterm live updates.
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.
CNBC reports that a Democratic sweep of the midterm elections may not change US markets much.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
KFOX reports that Democrats have won sweeping victories in several Republican strongholds in the midterm elections.
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.
Crypto prices fell on the back of Democratic midterm wins, according to Reuters.
Democrat Leticia Gutierrez is projected to defeat Republican Alex Mealer in Texas's 9th District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Gutierrez was leading by 14 points with 78 percent of votes reporting, as per DDHQ.
The Associated Press projects that Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's Senate race. He will become the first Muslim US senator.
The dollar weakened to a one-month low as Democrats gained ground in the US midterm elections, according to Tuko News. The report links the currency move to the election results.
The dollar's fall against other currencies on the day of the midterm results bears directly on forex markets in the US and Europe.
Axios reports that Republicans suffered losses in red and blue states alike on the night of the midterms. Polls had underestimated the size of the Democratic gains, according to the report.
Idaho News 6 reports that Ada County recorded record midterm turnout as voters packed the polls.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race, according to NPR. If he takes office, he will be the first Muslim American to serve in the Senate.
According to NPR, Democrats won several congressional districts that Republicans had redrawn to boost their party ahead of the midterms. The report says the redrawing did not prevent the Democratic gains.
According to ABC News, the Mississippi Senate race is surprisingly close, with a handful of votes left to count. No winner has been reported in the item.
The Economic Times reports that Kospi, Taiwan and other Asian stocks fell after US midterm elections signalled a Democratic victory.
Asian stock markets fell after the midterm results signalled a Democratic victory in the US.
According to The Seattle Times, Democrats have taken control of both the United States House of Representatives and the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections. Washington state results were also coming in.
Control of both chambers by Democrats bears directly on US markets, which had been reacting to the election outcome.
According to The New York Times, the electoral backlash reached deep red states. The report indicates that President Trump has lost his hold over the coalition that lifted him to the White House twice.
Democrat Sam Forstag is the projected winner of the Montana 1st District House race, according to Decision Desk HQ. The result is a flip from Republican control and forms part of his party's push to take control of the House.
According to CNBC, tech billionaires had a poor election night as Democrats defeated Republicans in the midterms. The report is a summary of takeaways from the night.
According to KETV, Denise Powell has won a historic victory in Nebraska's 2026 midterm elections. Several other races in the state remain undecided.
A ballot measure that would have eliminated party primary elections in Massachusetts is projected to fail, as per preliminary results from Decision Desk HQ. Question 3 would have let candidates from all parties appear on the primary ballot, with the top two advancing to the general election.
According to The Straits Times, the US midterm vote has produced historic leadership firsts for minority candidates across the country. The report does not list the individual offices in this text.
A ballot measure affirming that only United States citizens can vote in South Dakota elections is projected to pass, according to Decision Desk HQ. The constitutional amendment, labelled J on the ballot, changes the South Dakota Constitution to say so.
A ballot measure limiting voting in West Virginia to US citizens is projected to pass, according to Decision Desk HQ. The constitutional amendment, known as Amendment 1, changes the state constitution's wording on voting.
Missouri voted to protect abortion access on Tuesday, according to Decision Desk HQ projections. The ballot measure that would have reinstated a near-total abortion ban was narrowly rejected.
Latino voters helped Democrats break the Republican hold on Texas and reclaim both chambers of Congress on Tuesday, according to Axios. The result casts doubt on the gains President Donald Trump made with Latino voters in 2024.
Latino voters helped Democrats break the Republican grip on Texas and reclaim both chambers of Congress, according to Axios. The report casts doubt on Trump's 2024 gains with Latino voters.
According to Axios, Latino voters helped Democrats break the Republican hold on Texas and reclaim both chambers of Congress on Tuesday. The report says this casts doubt on Republican gains among Latino voters in 2024.
Axios reports that Latino voters helped Democrats break the Republican grip on Texas and reclaim both chambers of Congress. The report says this casts doubt on President Trump's gains with Latino voters in 2024.
A ballot measure to enact a more Republican-friendly House map in Missouri is projected to fail, according to Decision Desk HQ. Voters rejected Proposition A, which would have allowed lawmakers to pass new congressional lines.
According to Al Jazeera, the midterm elections, which saw Democrats make big gains, also marked firsts for women and minorities in major offices.
Five-term Republican Senator Susan Collins has conceded to her Democratic challenger in Maine, according to ABC13 Houston live results.
KCRA reports that Democrats are poised to take control of the US House in the 2026 election results. The report has not yet confirmed the final control of the chamber.
LiteFinance reports that the US dollar has sunk as a blue wave threatens President Trump's economic agenda. The forecast is dated 4 November 2026.
The dollar fall linked to the expected policy effects of the Democratic result bears on currency markets in the US and Europe.
Democratic state Representative Patricia Moore and Republican state Representative Gabe Firment are projected to advance to a runoff in the Louisiana 5th District House race, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Moore held a lead of less than one percentage point over Firment with 93 percent of votes counted.
Democrat Kristina Knickerbocker is projected to win Ohio's 10th District, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). She defeated longtime Republican Representative Mike Turner, who had held the district for more than two decades, winning just over 49 percent of the vote.
According to 13WHAM-TV, Roy Cooper has given Democrats their first Senate flip as more results come in. The item reports a Senate race result in North Carolina.
According to WSJ, the two-year Treasury yield fell to a two-month low as Democrats swept the midterm elections.
The two-year Treasury yield fell to a two-month low after the Democratic sweep, which bears on US bond markets.
Republican Governor Kelly Ayotte has won a second two-year term in New Hampshire, according to NBC News. NBC News projects the result, and the state has trended blue at the national level.
According to inkl, the Democrats' win has affected trades linked to Trump, including AI stocks and crypto. The report links the election result directly to moves in these markets.
The Democrats' win has unsettled investor positions linked to Trump trades, covering AI stocks and crypto.
Democrat Katy Padilla Stout is projected to win the open 23rd Congressional District seat in Texas, which was vacated by former Republican Representative Tony Gonzales. According to preliminary results from Decision Desk HQ, she defeated Republican Brandon Herrera.
Democrat Nancy Lacore, a former Navy admiral who was fired by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is projected to win a traditionally Republican House district in South Carolina. According to Decision Desk HQ, she is projected to defeat Republican Jenny Costa Honeycutt.
Republican Senator Pete Ricketts fended off a challenge from independent Dan Osborn, according to Decision Desk HQ, keeping the Nebraska seat under Republican control. Ricketts had been the favourite to win a full six-year term.
According to the Wall Street Journal, oil prices rose as investors weighed the US midterm election results and risks linked to Iran. The report links the move in oil prices to the election outcome.
Oil prices rose as investors weighed the midterm results alongside Iran-related risks, according to the Wall Street Journal.
According to FOX 2 Detroit, Jocelyn Benson has been elected the next governor of Michigan.
Decision Desk HQ has projected that Randy Villegas, a Democrat, has defeated Representative David Valadao, a Republican, in California's 22nd Congressional District, according to The Hill. The result removes an incumbent who had served in the House on and off since 2013.
According to The Economic Times, the Democratic win has unsettled the trades linked to Trump, including AI stocks and cryptocurrencies. The report links these market moves directly to the election result.
The Democratic win has unsettled trades linked to Trump, including AI stocks and cryptocurrencies, according to The Economic Times.
As per DW, Democrats have won clear majorities in both the US House and the Senate, although vote counts are still ongoing. The report also examines who voted Republican and who voted Democrat.
Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeats sitting Texas governor Greg Abbott in what The Guardian describes as a stunning upset. The result is a major race outcome.
According to inkl, US bond yields have fallen and Nasdaq and Dow Jones futures have slipped 2% as Democrats are set for a big win in the US midterm elections. The report links the futures move to the expected Democratic result.
US equity index futures fell about 2% while bond yields declined as Democrats were set for a large midterm win, according to inkl.
As per AP, Democrat Hakeem Jeffries is poised to make history as the first Black speaker of the House. The step depends on Democrats having won control of the chamber.
Democrat Brian Poindexter defeated Republican incumbent Max Miller in Ohio, according to CBS News. Miller had been accused of domestic abuse toward his ex-wife and young daughter.
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek won reelection against Republican Christine Drazan, according to CBS News. The race was one of the closest contests for a Democratic incumbent in the country.
The Economic Times reports that US bond yields have fallen, and Nasdaq and Dow Jones futures have slipped about 2 per cent as Democrats are set for a big win in the US midterm election.
Lower bond yields and a 2 per cent fall in Nasdaq and Dow Jones futures bear directly on US equity and bond markets, and are linked to the Democratic result in the report.
Democrats have retaken control of the House of Representatives, according to The Guardian. The report links the result to Donald Trump's historic unpopularity.
According to MarketWatch, the results of the US midterm elections are now clear. The outcome is likely to affect the investments and household finances of Americans.
Reuters reports that Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become speaker of the US House of Representatives. The report follows the midterm elections held in November 2026.
Chris Gober (R) is projected to defeat Caitlin Rourk (D) in Texas's 10th District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Gober will succeed Representative Michael McCaul (R-Texas), who is departing Congress after more than two decades.
Republican state Senator Brent Taylor is projected to win Tennessee's redistricted 9th Congressional District seat, replacing retiring Democratic Representative Steve Cohen, according to Decision Desk HQ. Taylor defeated Democratic state Representative Justin Pearson.
According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Democrats recorded a historic win in Georgia as they press for a majority of governors' offices.
Jocelyn Benson has won the Michigan governor's race, extending Democratic control of the office. The item is reported by AOL.com.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is projected to win the Michigan Senate race, defeating Republican Mike Rogers, according to Decision Desk HQ. El-Sayed will become the first Muslim American elected to the Senate.
Republican nominee Kurt Alme is projected to win the Montana Senate election, according to Decision Desk HQ. He will replace retiring Senator Steve Daines, a Republican.
Democrat Andrews has won the South Carolina midterm race, according to Reuters. The result went against the odds set by prediction markets before the vote.
Breitbart News reports that Democrat Helena Foulkes has won the governor's race in Rhode Island.
According to BBC, Republican Susan Collins has lost her Senate seat to a Democrat, ending nearly 30 years in the Senate.
Democrat Mitchell Berman is projected to defeat Republican Representative Bryan Steil in Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Berman will be the first Democrat to represent the district since former Representative Peter Barca.
According to The Tribune, Democrat Troy Jackson claims the Maine Senate seat as Republican Susan Collins concedes. Pingree also wins the Maine governor race, per the same report.
Democrats have captured governorships in Texas and other states that were controlled by Republicans, according to AOL.com. The report describes the results as a rebuke to Republicans.
Democrat Troy Jackson has won election to the US Senate from Maine, according to PBS. The report gives no further detail on the margin of the result.
Democrat Hinojosa has defeated Republican Governor Greg Abbott in the Texas governor race, according to RTE.ie. The result is a major upset in a state that Republicans have dominated for many years.
According to CBS News, Representative Derrick Van Orden lost his Wisconsin House seat in a rematch. The seat was a top target for Democrats in their effort to reclaim the House majority.
Democrats have won a series of notable victories in the US midterm elections, according to WKMS. The report describes the results as a large win for the party across several contests.
The Hill reports, citing Decision Desk HQ, that Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie will oust Republican Representative Brian Fitzpatrick in Pennsylvania. The projection is a major pickup for Democrats.
According to FOX 5 DC, long lines stretched past poll closing in Prince George's County after ballot delays.
Asian shares fell on selling of technology stocks while markets watched for the results of the US midterm elections, according to The Washington Post.
Asian share markets fell on technology stock selling while investors awaited the US midterm election results.
Federal monitors were present at some Chicago polling locations, and ballot shortages were reported at multiple sites, according to WTTW News. The report concerns polling conduct on election day.
Republican Johnny Garrett is projected to win the Tennessee House seat left open by outgoing Representative John Rose, according to Decision Desk HQ. He is projected to defeat Democrat Mike Croley and two independent candidates.
CNBC reports that Democrats have won control of the House and the Senate in the US midterm elections.
Democratic control of both chambers of Congress may affect US policy expectations, which bears on US market participants.
Former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher is projected to win Tennessee's 5th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. The result follows Hatcher's defeat of Trump-backed Republican Andy Ogles in the Republican primary.
Stocks weakened and the dollar slid as early midterm results pointed to a sweep by Democrats, according to The Daily Star. The move reflects the early election returns and their direct effect on US trading.
US stocks and the dollar moved lower as early results pointed to a Democratic sweep.
Republican Bo French is projected to lose the Texas Railroad Commissioner race to Democrat Jon Rosenthal, according to Decision Desk HQ. French had lost support from several prominent Republicans in the state.
KTUL reports that Democrats have won the Senate and governor races in Texas, which it describes as a historic shift. The report describes the result as ending the Republican monopoly in the state.
According to CBS News, Democrat Denise Powell has won Nebraska's 2nd District seat. She will replace retiring Republican Representative Don Bacon, a Trump critic.
Republican Jim Kingston is projected to win Georgia's 1st Congressional District, defeating Democrat Amanda Hollowell, according to Decision Desk HQ. Kingston will succeed Republican Representative Buddy Carter, who gave up the seat to run for the Senate.
Baltimore Sun reports that voters in Carroll County, Maryland, turned out for the midterm elections. Voters cited costs and the redistricting question as issues of concern.
Democrats have been projected to seize control of Congress in the US midterm elections, according to Anadolu Ajansi. The report describes the victories as sweeping.
According to NBC News, voters in 15 states have elected female governors, setting a new record in Tuesday's election. NBC News reports that Democrats also made sweeping gains in races up and down the ballot.
Senate Republicans lost red states on Tuesday night in what Axios described as a historic Democratic wave. Republicans had expected to expand their Senate majority at the start of the 2026 cycle.
According to Axios, Senate Republicans watched red states fall to a historic Democratic wave on Tuesday night. Axios reported that Republicans had started the 2026 cycle expecting to expand their Senate majority.
According to Axios, Senate Republicans watched several red states fall to a historic Democratic wave on Tuesday night. Axios reports that Republicans had expected to expand their majority at the start of the 2026 cycle.
According to Axios, Senate Republicans watched red states fall to a historic Democratic wave on Tuesday night. Republicans had expected to expand their majority at the start of the 2026 cycle.
Axios reports that Senate Republicans saw red states fall to a historic Democratic wave on Tuesday night. The report says Republicans had expected to expand their Senate majority at the start of the 2026 cycle.
Senate Republicans saw several red states fall to Democrats on Tuesday night, according to Axios. The report describes the result as a historic Democratic wave.
As per Axios, Senate Republicans lost red states one after another to a Democratic wave on Tuesday night. The report says the night ended worse than Republicans had expected.
According to Axios, Senate Republicans saw red states fall to Democrats on Tuesday night in a historic Democratic wave. Republicans had earlier expected to expand their Senate majority.
Sherrod Brown flips the Ohio Senate seat for Democrats by ousting Senator Jon Husted, according to The Economic Times. The report describes a change of party in a Senate race.
Republican Ken Paxton spoke after losing the Texas Senate race, according to PBS.
According to Decision Desk HQ, Democrat Johnny Garcia is projected to win the Texas 35th Congressional District. The district was redrawn in the Republican favour during a mid-decade redistricting effort led by state Republicans.
Reuters reports in its Morning Bid column that markets fret a blue wave will drown data centres. The column links the Democratic result to market concern over data centre stocks.
Investors are concerned that the Democratic result could weigh on data centre related stocks in the US market.
According to Decision Desk HQ, North Carolina voters are projected to approve a constitutional amendment requiring all voters to show photo identification to cast a ballot. The measure amends the North Carolina Constitution.
The New York Times is reporting on how the stock market is reacting to the midterm elections. The item is about market reaction to the election results.
US stock market movements are linked to the midterm election outcome, as reported by The New York Times.
Democrat Troy Jackson defeated Republican Susan Collins to win the Maine US Senate seat, according to The Guardian. The result is a setback for Republicans in the Senate contest.
Bloomberg reports that Texas turned blue in what it describes as a stunning rebuke of Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the Republican Party. The item gives no vote count or race name.
Maine is waiting for results after polls closed, according to Maine Morning Star. The outcome of the state races had not been reported at the time of the update.
NBC News reports that Democratic candidates flipped control of governorships in four races. The party also kept power in several other states on Tuesday, according to the report.
A ballot measure limiting voting in Arkansas to US citizens who meet certain criteria is projected to pass, as per Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). The yes option had about 69 percent of the vote as of 12:30 a.m. EST on Wednesday.
Republican Julia Letlow is projected to narrowly win the Louisiana Senate race, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). She defeated Democratic nominee Jamie Davis to replace outgoing Senator Bill Cassidy, and will be the first Republican woman to represent Louisiana in the Senate.
Sky News reports that Democrats are making sweeping gains as American voters swung heavily against Republicans in elections for the Senate, House of Representatives and state governors.
Republican Senator Jim Risch has won a fourth term, as per Decision Desk HQ projections reported by The Hill. He defeated Independent Todd Achilles.
Kathy Hochul was re-elected as New York governor, and Democrats dominated races in New York City, according to Al Jazeera.
NBC News reports that Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro won re-election in Pennsylvania. The report says the Democratic Party is projected to gain full control of Congress after winning both the House and the Senate.
Virginia voters passed a reproductive freedom ballot measure on Tuesday, according to Decision Desk HQ. The amendment places protections for abortion, birth control and in-vitro fertilisation into the state constitution.
Former podcaster Fred Wellman is projected to defeat incumbent Republican Representative Ann Wagner in a Missouri House district, according to Decision Desk HQ. Wellman leads by about 7 points with over 95 percent of precincts reporting.
Democrat Brian Poindexter has defeated Republican Representative Max Miller in Ohio, according to NBC News. Miller lost after abuse allegations from his ex-wife.
Virginia voters have approved a measure removing language from the state constitution that restricted same-sex marriage, according to Decision Desk HQ. The amendment also prohibits the state from denying a marriage licence to two adults because of their sex.
As per AP, Democrat Gina Hinojosa was elected as Texas's first Latina governor, ousting Republican incumbent Greg Abbott.
Brad Lander, Darializa Avila-Chevalier and Claire Valdez have won their congressional races in key Democratic districts, according to Al Jazeera. Kathy Hochul has been re-elected as New York governor.
Republican Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks was ousted in a rematch in Iowa, according to CBS News. The result flips an important seat, with discontent over the Iran war and tariffs cited as factors.
A ballot measure requiring that only US citizens can register and vote in Arizona is projected to fail, according to Decision Desk HQ. The call was made at 12:15 a.m. EST on Wednesday, with 62 percent of votes counted.
President Trump congratulated Democrats on their midterm election wins on Tuesday night, according to CBS News. Trump said he was not on the ballot and looked forward to working with Democrats.
CNBC TV18 reports that Democrats flipped Republican seats in states from Texas to Iowa in the US midterm elections. The report does not list the seats.
President Trump accepted defeat in the 2026 US midterm elections, according to The Economic Times. He acknowledged that the Iran war had an impact on the Republican result.
Democratic Representative Don Davis is projected to hold his House seat after it was redrawn to favour Republicans, according to Decision Desk HQ. He is projected to defeat Republican Buckhout.
A top Democrat told Donald Trump and Republicans to lawyer up after US midterm defeats, according to The Guardian. The remark followed Republican losses in the midterm elections.
According to The Economic Times, Vivek Ramaswamy was beaten at the US midterm elections. The article analyses his defeat as a Republican firebrand.
According to Bloomberg, citing CNN projections, Democrat Troy Jackson has won the Maine Senate race.
According to 13WHAM-TV, Democrats won Senate and governor races in Texas, which it describes as a blue wave that ended the Republican monopoly. The report describes the result as historic.
WSBT reports that Democrats have won Senate and governor races in Texas, ending the Republican hold on those offices in the state. The report describes the result as a blue wave and a historic shift.
According to CNBC, AI stocks fell after the Texas governor result raised concerns about data center risks. The item links the election result directly to moves in these stocks.
AI stocks in the US fell after the Texas governor result raised concerns about data center risks, as reported by CNBC.
NDTV reports that David Crowley has been elected as Wisconsin's first Black governor. The report also notes that Crowley once faced eviction.
France 24 reports from a Democratic watch party in Los Angeles, where supporters are celebrating the party's first victories in the midterm elections. The report also includes comment from France 24's correspondent in Detroit, Michigan.
Democrat Mike McGuire is projected to win California's 1st District, defeating Republican Representative James Gallagher, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) as reported by The Hill. The seat became a Democratic pickup opportunity after a contentious redistricting battle.
Reuters reports that Democrat Flanagan has held the Minnesota Senate seat in the midterm elections.
WSOC TV reports that Democrats have captured governorships in Texas and other states that were controlled by Republicans, which WSOC describes as a rebuke to the Republican Party.
Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar was projected to defeat Republican Lisa Demuth in the Minnesota governor's race, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). She will become the first woman elected to lead the state. She will succeed Tim Walz, who did not seek a third term.
Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan (D) is projected to win the state's Senate race, defeating Republican Michele Tafoya, according to Decision Desk HQ. She will replace retiring Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.).
Florida Republicans have fended off Democrats and the state has elected its first Black governor, according to BBC News.
Gold prices have risen as the dollar weakened ahead of the US midterm election results, according to CNBC. The move is linked to the election outcome.
Gold prices rose and the dollar weakened ahead of the midterm results, which bears on US currency and commodity markets.
According to inkl, early Democratic wins in the US midterm elections unsettled Wall Street. The report describes the market reaction to the early results.
Early Democratic wins in the midterm elections unsettled Wall Street trading.
Democrat Amy Klobuchar won the Minnesota governor race, according to LEX 18 News, and becomes the first woman to hold the post in the state.
A ballot measure that would make it easier for Maryland Democrats to pass a more favourable House map is projected to pass, according to Decision Desk HQ. Voters approved the constitutional amendment, known as Question 3.
President Trump said Republicans would have won the midterm elections had he been on the ballot. Axios reports that he reacted to the results for the first time on Tuesday night.
According to Axios, President Donald Trump said Republicans would have won the midterm elections had he been on the ballot. This was his first reaction to the results on Tuesday night, as Democrats began to take shape a blue wave.
President Trump said Republicans would have won the midterm elections had he been on the ballot. He reacted to the results for the first time on Tuesday night, as Democrats gained ground.
According to Axios, President Trump said Republicans would have won Tuesday's midterm elections had he been on the ballot. He said he is willing to accept the results, his first reaction after major races were called.
According to Axios, President Trump said Republicans would have won the midterm elections had he been on the ballot. Axios reports that he reacted to the results for the first time on Tuesday night, as a blue wave began to take shape.
According to Axios, President Trump said Republicans would have won Tuesday's midterm elections had he been on the ballot. He reacted to the results for the first time that night, as a blue wave began to take shape.
According to Axios, House Republicans are questioning whether Speaker Mike Johnson or other top deputies can survive leadership elections next week. The reports follow the Republican election-night defeat.
Members of the House Republican conference have questioned whether Speaker Mike Johnson or other top deputies can survive next week's leadership elections, according to Axios. The reports describe a wave of finger-pointing after the election-night defeat.
According to Axios, Republicans in the House of Representatives have blamed one another for the election-night defeat. Members are questioning whether Speaker Mike Johnson can survive the leadership elections due next week.
According to Axios, House Republicans have blamed one another for the party's election night defeat. Members are questioning whether Speaker Mike Johnson can survive next week's leadership elections.
US stock futures fell as Democrats scored key midterm election wins, according to Fox Business. The move is linked to the election results.
US stock futures fell after Democrats won key midterm races, according to Fox Business.
Yahoo Finance reports that US stock futures fell as Democrats scored key wins in the midterm elections. The report links the market move directly to the election results.
US stock futures fell on the midterm election results, according to Yahoo Finance.
NBC News projects that Missouri voters rejected a ballot measure that would have put a ban on abortion in the state constitution. The result preserves abortion access in the state.
Stocks and the dollar fell as Democrats recorded large early wins in the midterm elections, according to Kuwait Times. The move is linked to the election results.
Stocks and the dollar fell after Democrats recorded early wins, according to Kuwait Times.
According to Decision Desk HQ, a Kansas ballot measure restating that only US citizens may vote is projected to pass. Voters approved the constitutional amendment, which makes a mild change to the state's existing wording.
As per Al Jazeera, Democrat Josh Turek beat Republican Ashley Hinson, a sitting US House member, to flip the Iowa Senate seat.
According to Yahoo Finance, stock futures fell sharply after the midterm results showed Democratic gains in red states and data centre hot spots. The report notes that Wall Street usually prefers political gridlock.
US stock futures fell after the midterm results, as the outcome differed from the gridlock investors usually expect.
Oklahoma state Rep. Mark Tedford (R) is projected to win the state's 1st Congressional District election. According to Decision Desk HQ, Tedford beat Democrat John Croisant for the seat that Kevin Hern (R) left open.
According to PennLive.com, the midterm elections have produced the first Native American and the first Black governors elected in their states. The report describes the results as historic.
Former Representative Elaine Luria has won back her seat in Virginia's tidewater region from Representative Jen Kiggans (R). The New York Times reports that the result flips a key House seat for Democrats.
A ballot measure requiring government-issued photo identification to vote, known as Issue 3, is projected to pass in Ohio, according to Decision Desk HQ. With 87 per cent of ballots counted, the measure was leading.
Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray, a Republican, is projected to win the state's at-large congressional district, according to Decision Desk HQ. He defeated Democrat Lisa Kinney, the former state Senate minority leader.
MarketWatch reports that Democrats won the Senate while control of the House is still undecided. It says the results are likely to affect American investments and household finances.
MarketWatch says the midterm results are likely to affect American investments, with House control still undecided.
According to MarketWatch, Democrats have won the Senate but control of the House is still unsettled while results are tabulated. The report says the outcome may affect American investments and household finances.
ABC News reports that Democrat Adam Hamilton has been projected to win the Senate seat in Kansas in the 2026 midterm elections.
The New York Times reports that Democrats won a string of Senate victories in Iowa, Texas, North Carolina and South Carolina. The paper describes the results as a midterm defeat for President Trump.
As per Politico, Democrats have taken back Texas, the country's second most-populous state, which Republicans had run for 30 years. The report does not add a race name or figure beyond this.
Japanese stocks fell as US midterm results weighed on technology shares, according to Bloomberg. The item links the move in Japanese markets to the US election results.
Japanese stocks fell as US midterm results hit technology shares, according to Bloomberg.
According to East Idaho News, Idaho is reporting strong voter turnout as polls close on election day.
Republican Representative Mike Lawler has conceded to Democrat Cait Conley in New York's 17th Congressional District, according to The Hill. The seat is now poised to flip to Democrats, adding to the party's newly projected House advantage, though Decision Desk HQ has not yet called the race.
Republican Representative Richard Hudson lost his re-election bid on Tuesday to Democrat Richard Ojeda in North Carolina's 9th District, according to NBC News. Hudson had led Republican efforts to keep the House.
According to Yahoo Finance, Asian currencies gained as the dollar fell following the US midterm results. The yuan weakened on a move by the People's Bank of China.
The dollar fell after the US midterm results, and Asian currencies rose in response.
As per BBC News, vote counting in the US midterm elections is under way and early results show gains for the Democrats.
Kuwait Times reports that stocks and the dollar fell as Democrats recorded big early wins in the midterm elections. The move is linked to the early election results.
US equities and the dollar fell as early Democratic election wins were reported.
According to NewsCord, Democrat Amy Acton was leading Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in the Ohio governor race, based on a comparison of 15 outlets.
MarketWatch reports that Democrats have won the Senate while control of the House is still undecided. The article says the results are getting tabulated and may have effects on Americans' investments and their wallets.
The midterm results may have effects on American investments, according to MarketWatch.
Iowa state Representative Lindsay James is projected to defeat Republican Joe Mitchell in the 2nd Congressional District, as per Decision Desk HQ. The seat was previously held by Republicans.
Global stocks and the dollar fell as Democratic wins raised concerns about artificial intelligence, according to the Financial Times. The report links the market move to the election results.
Global stocks and the dollar slid after the Democratic wins, according to the Financial Times, which bears directly on US and European equity and currency markets.
Forbes live updates report that Democrats have won the Texas governor race and the Kansas Senate races in what it calls a stunning rout.
Democrat Sherrod Brown has been declared the winner in Ohio, according to AP News. This is a race in the 2026 US midterm elections.
According to AP, Democrat Sherrod Brown has flipped the Ohio Senate seat by ousting Republican Senator Jon Husted. The seat was previously held by a Republican.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis is projected to win the California 38th Congressional District, according to preliminary results from Decision Desk HQ. She defeated Republican Pedro Casas.
As per Al Jazeera, Adam Hamilton beat Republican Roger Marshall in a highly competitive race. The result makes Hamilton the first Democratic senator from Kansas in almost a century.
According to AP, incumbent Governor Wes Moore has beaten Republican Dan Cox in the Maryland midterm election. Moore is the sitting Democratic governor.
According to Reuters, Democrat Josh Turek has flipped the Republican-held US Senate seat in Iowa. The report is a short news alert with no further detail.
Democrat Christina Bohannan is projected to unseat Republican Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks in Iowa's 1st Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. The result flips a key battleground seat for Democrats.
Democratic state Representative Josh Turek has defeated Republican Representative Ashley Hinson in the Iowa Senate race, according to CBS News. The result is a major pickup for Democrats as they seek control of the upper chamber.
President Trump congratulated Democrats on their victories in a phone call with CBS News. The call was reported as part of election night coverage.
According to Business Insider Africa, investors did not respond strongly to the expected blue wave in the midterm elections. The report is brief and gives no market figures.
The report links investor reaction to the midterm results, though it gives no specific index or price movement.
Incumbent Governor JB Pritzker has defeated Darren Bailey in the Illinois governor race, according to KSDK.
According to The Guardian, Democrats aim to sweep most US governor elections after winning key states. The report covers the governor races on election night.
Decision Desk HQ has projected that Republican Chris McGowan will win the Iowa 4th Congressional District seat left open by Representative Randy Feenstra. McGowan led Democrat Dave Dawson by 62.9 to 37.1 per cent, with 68 per cent of the vote reported.
According to USA Today, Democrats have won control of Congress in the US midterm elections of November 2026. The report describes the result as a sharp rebuke of President Trump.
Democratic state Senator Sarah Trone Garriott is projected to defeat Republican Representative Zach Nunn, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). The projection would flip Iowa's 3rd Congressional District back to Democrats after two terms of Republican control.
Democrat Adam Hamilton defeated Republican Senator Roger Marshall, according to a race call by the Associated Press (AP). Hamilton becomes the first Democratic senator from Kansas in nearly a century.
Democrat Manny Rutinel is projected to defeat Republican Representative Gabe Evans in Colorado's 8th Congressional District, according to DDHQ. Rutinel was leading with 56 percent of the vote, with 78 percent of the total reported as of 11:18 p.m. EST.
Missouri voters defeated a ballot measure that would have banned abortion, two years after voters legalised abortion in another vote. The abortion ban was coupled with a ban on transgender treatment for minors, and opponents said the measure was misleading.
NBC News projects that Democrats have captured full control of Congress. The projection cites victories in deeply Republican states.
The projected Democratic control of Congress is an outcome of the midterm elections that bears on US policy expectations, as reported by NBC News.
Democrat Brian Poindexter, a union ironworker, defeated two-term Republican Max Miller in Ohio's 7th District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Poindexter led with nearly 54 per cent of the vote to Miller's 46 per cent, with 67 per cent of votes counted.
NBC News projects that Democrat Sherrod Brown has defeated Republican Jon Husted in the Ohio Senate race. The result returns Brown to the Senate.
The National reports that Democrats have won in both the Congress and governor races in Texas. The report describes the state as having flipped to the Democratic side.
Suhas Subramanyam has been re-elected, while Vivek Ramaswamy has been defeated, according to Deccan Herald. Ramaswamy was a candidate in the Ohio governor race.
According to The Salt Lake Tribune, Democrats expressed optimism as early results of the 2026 US midterm elections were reported.
Boston 25 News reports that Governor Maura Healey has defeated Mike Minogue and won a second term in Massachusetts. The report covers the state governor race.
Politico reports that Republicans are bracing for a midterm wipeout. One Republican operative described it as the worst electoral defeat in his lifetime and likely in history.
Missouri voters blocked a Republican-drawn congressional map from taking effect for future elections through a ballot measure, according to NBC News. The projection was made by NBC News.
San Diego City Council member Marni von Wilpert, a Democrat, is projected to win California's 48th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. She defeated Republican Jim Desmond in a district that leaned Democratic.
Democrat Josh Turek is projected to win the Iowa Senate race, defeating Republican Ashley Hinson, according to Decision Desk HQ. Turek won just over 51 per cent and flipped the seat vacated by retiring Senator Joni Ernst.
AP News has called the South Carolina Senate race for Democrat Annie Andrews, according to WACH.com.
Democratic State Auditor Rob Sand has won the Iowa governor's race, ending Republican control of the office, according to NPR. Sand stressed affordability in his campaign.
Deccan Chronicle reports that Vivek Ramaswamy has been defeated in the Ohio governor race. The result is a major race called in the midterm elections.
Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville is projected to defeat former Democratic Senator Doug Jones in the Alabama governor's race, according to Decision Desk HQ. The two had previously faced each other in the 2020 Senate election.
Democrat Matt Little is projected to win Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. He defeated Republican state Senator Eric Pratt to succeed the retiring Angie Craig.
NBC News projects that Democrat Gina Hinojosa will win the Texas governor's race, unseating Republican Governor Greg Abbott.
Incumbent Democratic Governor Tina Kotek is projected to win the Oregon governor's race against Republican Christine Drazan, according to Decision Desk HQ.
Democrat Gina Hinojosa has defeated Governor Greg Abbott in the Texas governor race, according to FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth. She becomes the state's first Democratic governor in decades.
DW reports that Democrat James Talarico has won the Texas Senate seat. The Democratic Party is on course for major gains in both the House and Senate, according to DW.
Axios reports that AP projects Republicans have lost Senate seats in South Carolina and Texas. Axios describes it as a dismal night for the party in power, with President Trump at the centre of the GOP campaign.
Missouri voters have rejected a Republican-backed congressional map that had passed through the courts before reaching the state ballot, according to NPR.
CBS News reports that Democrat Sherrod Brown has won the Ohio Senate race, flipping the seat for Democrats. Brown ran against Husted, who was appointed to the seat last year to replace Vice President JD Vance.
Former MLB first baseman Mark Teixeira is projected to succeed Republican Chip Roy as the Texas 21st District representative, according to preliminary results from Decision Desk HQ. He defeated Democrat Kristin Hook.
Vivek Ramaswamy has lost the Ohio governor race, according to WION, which also published a list of Indian-American candidates who won and lost.
Tempo.co English reports that Indonesia's JCI opened lower as investors awaited the US midterm election results. The report links the opening move directly to the wait for the US results.
Asian share trading opened lower while investors awaited the US midterm election results, as reported by Tempo.co English.
Republican Senator Darline Graham addressed her supporters after the projected loss in her re-election bid to Democrat Annie Andrews in South Carolina. The projection was reported by NBC News.
According to Tempo.co English, Indonesia's Jakarta Composite Index opened lower as investors awaited the US midterm election results. The move is linked to the election, although the link is indirect for Indian, US and European markets.
Indonesia's Jakarta Composite Index opened lower while investors waited for the US midterm election results.
Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, according to Axios. The result ends the longest Democratic drought in statewide Texas elections.
Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in the closely watched Texas US Senate race, according to Axios. The result ends the longest Democratic drought in statewide elections in Texas and flips a Republican-held seat.
Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas US Senate race, according to Axios. The result ends the nation's longest Democratic drought in statewide elections, Axios reported, and flips a Republican-held seat.
According to Axios, Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in the closely watched Texas Senate race. The result ends the longest Democratic drought in statewide Texas elections.
According to Axios, Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race. The result ends the nation's longest Democratic drought in statewide elections, Axios reports.
Democrat Jeff Merkley is projected to win reelection to the Oregon Senate seat, according to Decision Desk HQ. As of 11 p.m. EST, with 51 percent of the vote reported, he led Republican David Brock Smith by 21 percentage points, 59 percent to 38 percent.
President Trump said Republicans would have won Tuesday's midterm elections had he been on the ballot, according to Axios. He reacted to the results for the first time on Tuesday night, as Democratic gains began to emerge.
NBC News projects that Democratic state representative Gina Hinojosa has defeated three-term Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott. The result wrests control of the Texas governorship from Republicans for the first time since 1995.
Republican Representative Jeff Van Drew lost the New Jersey 2nd Congressional District race to Democrat Zack Mullock, the mayor of Cape May. The result is based on preliminary figures from Decision Desk HQ.
Democrat Jacqui Irwin, a state assemblymember, is projected to replace retiring Representative Julia Brownley in California's 26th Congressional District. She defeated Republican Sam Gallucci, according to preliminary results from Decision Desk HQ.
Democrat Bobby Pulido will defeat Republican Representative Monica De la Cruz in the race for Texas's 15th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. The result is a win for Democrats in a key House battleground seat.
Democrat Amy Acton has defeated Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to become Ohio's next governor. KATU carried the report.
Democrat Xavier Becerra will become California's next governor, according to CBS News, defeating Republican Steve Hilton. The race centred on the state's cost of living, housing affordability, energy policy and relations with the federal government.
Xavier Becerra, the Democratic former health and human services secretary, was elected governor of California, according to The Guardian. He defeated former Fox News host Steve Hilton, and will become the state's first Latino governor since 1875.
Wyoming state Senator Eric Barlow (R) is projected to defeat Democrat Ken Casner and Constitution Party candidate Rebecca Bextel, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Barlow will succeed term-limited Governor Mark Gordon (R).
Local results published by the Colchester Sun show that Scott won the Governor's race in Colchester in the 2026 midterm elections.
NBC News projects that Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has won the Wisconsin governor's race. He defeated Republican Representative Tom Tiffany, according to NBC News.
According to The Economic Times, the Texas governor race between Greg Abbott and Gina Hinojosa remains too close to call.
Moneycontrol.com reports that US Treasuries rose on the back of the Democratic lead, while traders awaited the refunding plan. The move is linked to the election results.
US Treasuries rose as the Democratic lead in the midterm results was reported.
Tennessee Senator Bill Hagerty (R) is projected to secure a second term, according to Decision Desk HQ. Hagerty defeated Democrat Marquita Bradshaw, and the race was closer than the 2020 contest, which Hagerty won by nearly 30 percentage points.
President Trump said Republicans would have won Tuesday's midterm elections had he been on the ballot, according to Axios. He reacted to the results for the first time on Tuesday night, as Democratic gains began to emerge.
Polls closed in Minnesota, with reports of strong voter turnout, according to Red Lake Nation News.
Asian stocks fell as Democratic gains in the United States added to concerns about artificial intelligence, according to Bloomberg. The report links the fall in regional share prices to the midterm results.
Asian share prices fell on the back of Democratic gains in the US midterm elections, as reported by Bloomberg.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is projected to defeat Republican Rep. John James in the Michigan governor's race, according to Decision Desk HQ. Early counting showed Benson leading by 11 percentage points with 31 percent of the vote reported.
According to Breitbart News, Republican Eric Barlow won the Wyoming gubernatorial race. The report gives no vote totals or margin.
In an interview with two reporters of The New York Times, President Trump said he will accept the election results. He blamed the losses of the Republican Party on the fact that he was not on the ballot and said he was willing to work with Democrats.
Democrat Paige Cognetti won election to the US House in Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District, according to PBS.
According to CNBC, oil prices edged down as investors awaited the US midterm election results.
Oil prices edged down while investors waited for the US midterm results, which bears on energy markets in the US, Europe and India.
CNBC reports that oil prices rose on uncertainty over the Iran war after Trump's Republicans faced an election rout. The report links the move in oil to the election outcome.
Oil prices rose after the election outcome, according to CNBC, so energy markets are affected by the result.
A Democrat has won the South Carolina Senate race, according to Forbes live midterm election results.
According to Yahoo Finance, the dollar dropped sharply on early gains by Democrats in the US midterm elections. The move was linked directly to the early election results.
The dollar weakened on early Democratic gains, which bears directly on currency markets in the US and Europe.
According to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ), as reported by The Hill, Democrat Shomari Figures is projected to win a second term. He defeated Republican state Rep. Rhett Marques for the red-leaning 2nd District seat in the Montgomery, Alabama, area.
Democrat Janelle Stelson is projected to defeat Republican Representative Scott Perry and flip Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ), as reported by The Hill. Perry had held the seat since 2018.
Democrat Don Leonard is projected to win Ohio's 15th District, defeating incumbent Republican Representative Mike Carey, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ), as reported by The Hill. DDHQ projected Leonard won by almost 8 percentage points with 91 per cent of votes counted.
According to NPR, five candidates from the Democratic Socialists of America have been elected to the US House. NPR reported that the candidates tapped into voter frustration with the political status quo.
AP News reports that Democrats recorded a historic win in Georgia as they press for a majority of governors' offices across the United States.
Keisha Lance Bottoms and Senator Jon Ossoff have won the Georgia governor and Senate races, according to live updates from WSB-TV.
According to France 24, Democrats notched early victories in the US midterm elections on Tuesday. They flipped a Republican-held Senate seat and made gains in conservative House districts.
According to NPR, Democrat Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, has defeated Republican Senator Darline Graham in South Carolina. Graham had been appointed to the seat after the death of her brother, longtime Senator Lindsey Graham.
Investing.com reports that early US midterm election results show Democrats taking the lead in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Democrat Deb Haaland is projected to defeat Republican Gregg Hull in New Mexico's governor's race, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Haaland served as Interior secretary under former President Biden and will become the first Native American woman to serve as governor of a US state.
According to wtwcfox, Democrat Roy Cooper gave the Democrats their first Senate seat flip as more results were reported. The item is a live update and gives no final control figure.
As per PBS, Democrat Zach Dembo has won election to the US House from Kentucky's 6th Congressional District.
According to WSET, Democrats gained the first Senate seat flip of the night, with Cooper winning as more results came in. The report is a live update.
Gold prices rose as the US dollar weakened ahead of the US midterm election results, according to Yahoo Finance. The move is linked to the election period.
Gold prices rose and the dollar weakened in the run-up to the midterm results, which bears on global commodity and currency markets.
According to AP, a malfunction in vote-scanning machines is expected to delay the counting of votes in Westchester County, New York. The delay concerns the November 2026 midterm elections.
Republican Sen. Tom Cotton won reelection in Arkansas and secured a third term in the Senate, according to Decision Desk HQ. He defeated Democrat Hallie Shoffner.
Democrat Amy Acton is projected to win the Ohio governor's race, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). As per The Hill, she led Republican Vivek Ramaswamy by 4 percentage points, 50 per cent to 46 per cent, with 76 per cent of the vote reported.
Democrats recorded a historic win in Georgia, according to OregonLive.com. The party is pressing for a majority of governors' offices in the midterm elections.
Former Maine House Speaker Hannah Pingree, a Democrat, is projected to defeat Republican Bobby Charles, according to Decision Desk HQ. The Hill reports that Pingree will succeed outgoing Democratic Governor Janet Mills, who is term limited.
Democrat Shannon Taylor, a longtime Virginia prosecutor, is projected to defeat Republican Representative Rob Wittman in Virginia's 1st Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. As per The Hill, Taylor ousts a Republican incumbent who has held the seat for nearly two decades.
Democrats have won control of the US House of Representatives, according to a Yahoo report. The result comes as a wider midterm wave against President Trump continues to build across the country.
The Times of India reports that Democrats have flipped 3 governorships, 6 House seats and 2 Senate seats, as per the Times of India count. The report describes a blue wave.
According to The Times of India, Democrats have flipped 3 governor seats, 6 House seats and 2 Senate seats so far. The report describes the gains as a blue wave.
Michael Alfonso, a Republican and the son-in-law of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, is projected to win Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. The 26-year-old is set to succeed outgoing Representative Tom Tiffany, who ran for governor.
According to a live forecast by The New York Times, Democrats are favoured to win control of the Senate. The paper said a final call may take hours.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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