Democrats win House and Senate control in sweeping victory
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in an election that's widely viewed as a rebuke of President Trump. Follow live updates here.
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in an election that's widely viewed as a rebuke of President Trump. Follow live updates here.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated former GOP Rep. Mike Rogers in Michigan, CBS News projects, after one of the most contentious contests of the midterm elections.
CBS News projects that Democrats will take back both chambers of Congress following sweeping victories in the 2026 midterm elections. CBS News' Jessi Mitchell anchors continuing coverage of Election Day.
Rep. Elise Stefanik and former Sen. Joe Manchin share their final thoughts after Democrats came away with control of the House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections.
Republicans had nominated controversial Republican Brandon Herrera after former Rep. Tony Gonzales' resignation in April.
The margin in Mississippi's Senate race between Democrat Scott Colom and Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith is separated by less than 30 ballots with 97% of the votes counted.
CBS News projects that Democrat Gina Hinojosa has beaten Republican incumbent Greg Abbott in the Texas gubernatorial race. She spoke to her supporters on Wednesday.
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed spoke to his supporters early Wednesday morning amid his tight Senate battle with Mike Rogers.
CBS News projects that Democratic State Rep. James Talarico has flipped a Texas Senate seat, defeating Republican Ken Paxton. Talarico delivered his victory speech on Wednesday after winning the first Texas Senate seat since 1988.
Although Democrats were generally favored in the national environment, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek's race against Christine Drazan was one of the biggest nail-biters for a Democratic incumbent in the country.