Who is James Talarico? What to know about the lawmaker who turned Texas blue

On Tuesday, Texas elected its first Democrat to statewide office in more than 30 years when James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton to become the next senator from Texas.

Troy Jackson defeats Susan Collins in Maine Senate race ending her bid for a sixth term

Democrat Troy Jackson defeated five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine after replacing original nominee Graham Platner, who withdrew following a sexual assault allegation.

Robert Luna secures second term as Los Angeles County Sheriff

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna has secured enough votes for a second term, defeating challenger Alex Villanueva.

Greg Abbott loses Texas Governor's race to Gina Hinojosa
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Republican incumbent Greg Abbott concedes to Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa in the Texas gubernatorial race.

Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Georgia governor race in historic election

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms captured the Georgia governor's office Tuesday, defeating Republican businessman Rick Jackson to become the first Black woman elected governor in American history.

Democrats hold Georgia Senate seat as Ossoff defeats Collins: AP

Sen. Jon Ossoff won reelection in Georgia Tuesday, turning away Republican challenger Rep. Mike Collins in a high-stakes battle for Senate control.

Live Election Results: 2026 California Governor race - Becerra v Hilton

California will soon have a new governor, as Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton face off for the top leadership role in the state.

Election Results 2026 Midterm Elections

From the razor-thin battle for control of the U.S. House and Senate to California's races for governor, LA mayor, and county sheriff, we are tracking every vote live.

Live Election Results: 2026 LA County Sheriff race - Luna v Villanueva

Incumbent Sheriff Robert Luna and former Sheriff Alex Villanueva compete for leadership of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in a race over reform, staffing, and enforcement.

LA mayor election results: Raman defeats Bass

Karen Bass has conceded the Los Angeles mayoral race to Nithya Raman as updated vote totals widened Raman’s lead Thursday.

Prop 40 election results: California's billionaire tax

If passed, Prop 40 would allow for a 5% one-time tax on Californians who have assets valued over $1 billion, including investment assets, private business interests and retirement funds.

Live election results: California attorney general, treasurer and other state races

Tuesday was Election Day in the U.S., and across the Bay Area, California and nationwide, voters weighed in on the statewide gubernatorial race, propositions, congressional seats and more.