Midterm elections deliver historic firsts for minority leaders
The midterm elections delivered more than just sweeping party victories—they ushered in a landmark wave of historic firsts for minority candidates rising to top leadership positions across the country. Take a look at the groundbreaking wins that made history on election night.
The midterm elections delivered more than just sweeping party victories—they ushered in a landmark wave of historic firsts for minority candidates rising to top leadership positions across the country. Take a look at the groundbreaking wins that made history on election night.
GOP blame election loss on Iran war
Democrats pulled off a massive sweep on election night, flipping more than two dozen House seats and at least seven Senate spots to capture majorities in both chambers. Vice President JD Vance is pushing back on the outcome, pointing to the ongoing war in Iran as the primary driver behind the GOP’s losses.
Democrats pulled off a massive sweep on election night, flipping more than two dozen House seats and at least seven Senate spots to capture majorities in both chambers. Vice President JD Vance is pushing back on the outcome, pointing to the ongoing war in Iran as the primary driver behind the GOP’s losses.
Incoming House Oversight Chair Robert Garcia warns Trump team: "Lawyer up"
California Congressman Robert Garcia is now set to lead the House Oversight committee after Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress. He's now warning the Trump administration to “lawyer up”.
California Congressman Robert Garcia is now set to lead the House Oversight committee after Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress. He's now warning the Trump administration to “lawyer up”.
White House shake-up feared, official claims, as Republicans call on Trump to change course
A senior White House official who spoke on the condition of anonymity says staffers there are bracing for a shake-up in the wake of Republican losses in the midterm election.
A senior White House official who spoke on the condition of anonymity says staffers there are bracing for a shake-up in the wake of Republican losses in the midterm election.
LA mayor race: Nithya Raman takes lead over Karen Bass
While the race for LA mayor has yet to be called, latest poll numbers from Wednesday show councilwoman Nithya Raman with a slight lead over incumbent Mayor Karen Bass.
While the race for LA mayor has yet to be called, latest poll numbers from Wednesday show councilwoman Nithya Raman with a slight lead over incumbent Mayor Karen Bass.
What does it actually mean to flip Congress?
From subpoena power and judicial confirmations to thin Senate margins and the veto pen, here is how power, leverage and policy actually shift in Washington.
From subpoena power and judicial confirmations to thin Senate margins and the veto pen, here is how power, leverage and policy actually shift in Washington.
GOP congressional redistricting backfires in many House districts
The Republican-led push to redistrict federal congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, which quickly spurred a counter-effort by Democrats, could not prevent the GOP from losing control of the U.S. House on Tuesday.
The Republican-led push to redistrict federal congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, which quickly spurred a counter-effort by Democrats, could not prevent the GOP from losing control of the U.S. House on Tuesday.
Mississippi Senate Race: Democrat Colom leads Hyde-Smith by 0.0007%
Democrats claimed major wins during Tuesday’s midterm elections. One of the biggest was majority control of the Senate. Now, the question becomes how large will that majority will be, and one of the key states to getting that answer will be Mississippi.
Democrats claimed major wins during Tuesday’s midterm elections. One of the biggest was majority control of the Senate. Now, the question becomes how large will that majority will be, and one of the key states to getting that answer will be Mississippi.
Midterms mark historic firsts across several states and the nation
Tuesday’s midterm elections delivered sweeping victories for Democrats across the country, but the results also marked a series of historic firsts as candidates from underrepresented communities won some of the nation’s highest offices.
Tuesday’s midterm elections delivered sweeping victories for Democrats across the country, but the results also marked a series of historic firsts as candidates from underrepresented communities won some of the nation’s highest offices.
California state propositions latest election results
California voters are weighing in on 14 statewide ballot propositions, covering major issues ranging from affordable housing funding to a new tax on the state's billionaires.
California voters are weighing in on 14 statewide ballot propositions, covering major issues ranging from affordable housing funding to a new tax on the state's billionaires.
Prediction markets vs. polls: Who got the election right?
Prediction markets largely outperformed late polls in identifying the winners of several key races in Tuesday’s election.
Prediction markets largely outperformed late polls in identifying the winners of several key races in Tuesday’s election.
Xavier Becerra wins California governor’s race, defeating Steve Hilton
Democrat Xavier Becerra has made history after defeating Republican Steve Hilton in the California gubernatorial race, becoming the state’s first elected Latino governor. Becerra secured approximately two-thirds of the vote to succeed outgoing Governor Gavin Newsom, who is stepping down due to term limits. In his Sacramento victory speech, the former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary declared the start of the "Becerra era," promising to double home building, curb corporate buyouts of housing, freeze utility and insurance rates, and expand green energy initiatives. Hilton conceded defeat in Garden Grove, thanking his supporters while pledging that his push for conservative change in California would continue.
Democrat Xavier Becerra has made history after defeating Republican Steve Hilton in the California gubernatorial race, becoming the state’s first elected Latino governor. Becerra secured approximately two-thirds of the vote to succeed outgoing Governor Gavin Newsom, who is stepping down due to term limits. In his Sacramento victory speech, the former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary declared the start of the "Becerra era," promising to double home building, curb corporate buyouts of housing, freeze utility and insurance rates, and expand green energy initiatives. Hilton conceded defeat in Garden Grove, thanking his supporters while pledging that his push for conservative change in California would continue.
Raman overtakes Bass in tight LA mayor's race
City Councilwoman Nithya Raman narrowly overtook Mayor Karen Bass for the lead in the race for Los Angeles mayor Wednesday, as ballots continued to be counted.
City Councilwoman Nithya Raman narrowly overtook Mayor Karen Bass for the lead in the race for Los Angeles mayor Wednesday, as ballots continued to be counted.
Democrats take control of House and Senate
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress following Tuesday’s midterm election, potentially setting up a divided final two years of President Donald Trump’s time in office. By controlling both the House and the Senate, the Democrats gain control of the entire legislative branch of the government, giving them more leverage in budget negotiations and the ability to block Cabinet and judicial nominations, including those to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress following Tuesday’s midterm election, potentially setting up a divided final two years of President Donald Trump’s time in office. By controlling both the House and the Senate, the Democrats gain control of the entire legislative branch of the government, giving them more leverage in budget negotiations and the ability to block Cabinet and judicial nominations, including those to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Live Election Results: Who won the 2026 California Governor's race?
Comprehensive election updates on California's top contests, including the California governor's race, the Los Angeles mayoral election, and the LA County sheriff's race.
Comprehensive election updates on California's top contests, including the California governor's race, the Los Angeles mayoral election, and the LA County sheriff's race.
Georgia's new era: Women take charge of top state offices
At least eight women won Georgia statewide offices, including governor, attorney general, secretary of state and several other executive and regulatory positions.
At least eight women won Georgia statewide offices, including governor, attorney general, secretary of state and several other executive and regulatory positions.
Trump admits the war in Iran contributed to midterm election results
President Donald Trump admitted that the Iran war played a part in the midterm election results that saw Republicans taking a significant defeat in the House of Representatives and the Senate.
President Donald Trump admitted that the Iran war played a part in the midterm election results that saw Republicans taking a significant defeat in the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Trump claims GOP would have won ‘IN A LANDSLIDE’ if he were on ballot
President Donald Trump claimed Republicans would have won "IN A LANDSLIDE" if he had been on the ballot.
President Donald Trump claimed Republicans would have won "IN A LANDSLIDE" if he had been on the ballot.
How presidential vetoes work
What exactly is a presidential veto, and how could it shape the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term?
What exactly is a presidential veto, and how could it shape the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term?
Democrats win House and Senate - what this means for Trump's final two years
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress following Tuesday’s midterm election, paving the way for a divided final two years of President Donald Trump’s time in office.
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress following Tuesday’s midterm election, paving the way for a divided final two years of President Donald Trump’s time in office.