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.
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.
Balance of power latest: Democrats win control of Congress in 2026 midterm elections
Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections to take control of Congress. The historic victory flips both the House and the Senate, giving Democrats the legislative reins.
Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections to take control of Congress. The historic victory flips both the House and the Senate, giving Democrats the legislative reins.
How did LA County vote in the race for governor
Democrat Xavier Becerra will become the next governor of California after defeating Republican challenger Steve Hilton.
Democrat Xavier Becerra will become the next governor of California after defeating Republican challenger Steve Hilton.
Inglewood mayor’s race: James Butts and Gloria Gray appear headed for runoff
Challenger Gloria Gray leads longtime Inglewood Mayor James Butts in the latest post-election vote tally.
Challenger Gloria Gray leads longtime Inglewood Mayor James Butts in the latest post-election vote tally.
2028 presidential contenders: Who will Democrats, Republicans pick after midterm election results?
Following the 2026 midterm elections, several potential 2028 presidential contenders are already drawing attention.
Following the 2026 midterm elections, several potential 2028 presidential contenders are already drawing attention.
California House District 34: Democratic Socialist Angela Gonzales-Torres leads Jimmy Gomez
Democratic Socialist Angela Gonzales-Torres appeared headed for victory Wednesday with a 59%-41% lead over Rep. Jimmy Gomez in the 34th Congressional District, according to figures from the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
Democratic Socialist Angela Gonzales-Torres appeared headed for victory Wednesday with a 59%-41% lead over Rep. Jimmy Gomez in the 34th Congressional District, according to figures from the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
Vice President Vance names Iran war as the ‘real reason’ GOP lost midterms
Vice President JD Vance took to social media to give his thoughts on Tuesday's midterm election results, pointing a finger at the Iran war as the primary reason why Republicans' took heavy losses in the House and Senate.
Vice President JD Vance took to social media to give his thoughts on Tuesday's midterm election results, pointing a finger at the Iran war as the primary reason why Republicans' took heavy losses in the House and Senate.
Hakeem Jeffries set to make history as first Black house speaker
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House in U.S. history after Democrats flipped the chamber in the 2026 midterm elections, securing majority control of Congress.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House in U.S. history after Democrats flipped the chamber in the 2026 midterm elections, securing majority control of Congress.
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?