# 2026 Midterms Live: Election Results War Room > [!danger] 🔴 Democrats flip both chambers of Congress > **Democrats will control both the House and the Senate**, NBC News and Decision Desk HQ project, ending unified Republican control of Washington for the last two years of [[Donald Trump]]'s second term. Net seats flipped so far: **Senate D +7** · **House D +28** · **Governors D +5**. These numbers will keep moving as states finish counting, especially California and Washington; the full list of flipped seats is just below the scoreboard. *Last updated 9:29 p.m. Eastern, Wednesday, November 4.* **⬇️ Jump to the [[#Live feed]]** for the newest updates. This page follows the November 3, 2026 midterm elections live: which races have been called, who will control the House and Senate, and what the federal government, the courts and the campaigns are doing around the vote and the count. Every entry links to its source. For background on each race, start at the [[2026 Midterms Hub]]. For how results travel from a precinct to your screen, and why election-night numbers are never final, see [[How Election Results Are Transmitted and Reported]]. > [!info]- How this page is sourced: live rules, different from the rest of the wiki > Everywhere else on this wiki, a fact goes on a page only after two independent sources agree on it. On election night that would leave this page hours behind the news, so it runs on live rules instead. Every entry is labelled so you can see which standard it meets: > > - **Confirmed**: two independent sources agree, the same standard as the rest of the wiki. > - ***Reported***: one named major news organization has reported it, and the entry says which. It becomes Confirmed when a second independent source agrees. > - **Race calls:** a race is marked **Called** as soon as the Associated Press calls it, the standard newsrooms across the country follow. Other networks' calls are added when they come in. A candidate who is merely ahead is never shown as the winner. > - **Vote counts** appear only at milestones, always "as of" a time and a source, and are unofficial until each state certifies its results. > - **Statements** by Donald Trump and other officials link to the post or video itself, or to a news report quoting it, and say where the words come from. > - **Mistakes stay visible.** A wrong entry is struck through and the correction is added underneath. Nothing is quietly deleted. > > After election night, every entry still marked Reported is checked again, and what holds up moves onto the wiki's regular pages under the two-source rule. ## Where things stand | | Up | Called R | Called D | Net change | Majority | Control | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | **Senate** | 35 | 2 | 20 | **D +7**<br>🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵<br>🔵🔵<br>✅ majority projected | 51 (D)<br>50 + [[JD Vance]] (R) | **Democrats** ✅<br>*AP, NBC, DDHQ* | | **House** | 435 | 0 | 34 | **D +28**<br>🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵<br>🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵<br>🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵<br>🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵<br>🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵<br>🔵🔵🔵<br>✅ majority projected | 218 | **Democrats** ✅<br>*NBC, CNN, DDHQ* | | **Governors** | 36 | 2 | 18 | **D +5**<br>🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵 | — | — | *Net change counts only seats that switch parties: 🔵 Democratic gain, 🔴 Republican gain, ⚪ still needed for a Democratic majority.* > [!tip]- Which seats have flipped (40 so far) > | | Race | Winner | Flipped from | > |---|---|---|---| > | 🔵 | [[NC-Sen-2026]] | [[Roy Cooper]] (D) | Republican (open seat, [[Thom Tillis]] retiring) | > | 🔵 | [[SC-Sen-2026]] | [[Annie Andrews]] (D) | Republican Sen. [[Darline Graham]] | > | 🔵 | [[TX-Sen-2026]] | [[James Talarico]] (D) | Republican (Sen. [[John Cornyn]] lost the primary to [[Ken Paxton]]) | > | 🔵 | [[OH-Sen-2026-Special]] | [[Sherrod Brown]] (D) | Republican Sen. [[Jon Husted]] (appointed) | > | 🔵 | [[KS-Sen-2026]] | [[Adam Hamilton]] (D) | Republican Sen. [[Roger Marshall]] | > | 🔵 | [[IA-Sen-2026]] | [[Josh Turek]] (D) | Republican Sen. [[Joni Ernst]] (retiring) | > | 🔵 | [[ME-Sen-2026]] | [[Troy Jackson]] (D) | Republican Sen. [[Susan Collins]] (conceded) | > | 🔵 | [[NC-11-2026]] | [[Jamie Ager]] (D) | Republican (open seat after Chuck Edwards withdrew) | > | 🔵 | [[NJ-07-2026]] | [[Rebecca Bennett]] (D) | Republican Rep. [[Tom Kean Jr.]] | > | 🔵 | [[KY-06-2026]] | [[Zach Dembo]] (D) | Republican (open seat, [[Andy Barr]] ran for Senate) | > | 🔵 | [[PA-07-2026]] | [[Bob Brooks]] (D) | Republican Rep. [[Ryan Mackenzie]] | > | 🔵 | [[PA-10-2026]] | [[Janelle Stelson]] (D) | Republican Rep. [[Scott Perry]] | > | 🔵 | [[PA-08-2026]] | [[Paige Cognetti]] (D) | Republican Rep. [[Rob Bresnahan]] | > | 🔵 | [[TX-15-2026]] | [[Bobby Pulido]] (D) | Republican Rep. [[Monica De La Cruz]] | > | 🔵 | [[VA-01-2026]] | Shannon Taylor (D) | Republican Rep. Rob Wittman | > | 🔵 | [[OH-07-2026]] | Brian Poindexter (D) | Republican Rep. [[Max Miller]] | > | 🔵 | [[IA-03-2026]] | [[Sarah Trone Garriott]] (D) | Republican Rep. [[Zach Nunn]] | > | 🔵 | [[CO-08-2026]] | [[Manny Rutinel]] (D) | Republican Rep. [[Gabe Evans]] | > | 🔵 | [[VA-02-2026]] | [[Elaine Luria]] (D) | Republican Rep. [[Jen Kiggans]] | > | 🔵 | [[NE-02-2026]] | [[Denise Powell]] (D) | Republican (open seat, [[Don Bacon]] retired) | > | 🔵 | [[IA-01-2026]] | [[Christina Bohannan]] (D) | Republican Rep. [[Mariannette Miller-Meeks]] | > | 🔵 | [[IA-02-2026]] | [[Lindsay James]] (D) | Republican (open seat, [[Ashley Hinson]] ran for Senate) | > | 🔵 | [[UT-01-2026]] | [[Ben McAdams]] (D) | Republican (new court-ordered seat; Utah was 4R–0D) | > | 🔵 | [[PA-01-2026]] | [[Robert Harvie Jr.]] (D) | Republican Rep. [[Brian Fitzpatrick]] | > | 🔵 | [[WI-01-2026]] | [[Mitchell Berman]] (D) | Republican Rep. [[Bryan Steil]] | > | 🔵 | [[WI-03-2026]] | [[Rebecca Cooke]] (D) | Republican Rep. [[Derrick Van Orden]] | > | 🔵 | [[IN-05-2026]] | J.D. Ford (D) | Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz | > | 🔵 | [[MT-01-2026]] | [[Sam Forstag]] (D) | Republican Rep. [[Ryan Zinke]] (retired) | > | 🔵 | [[NY-17-2026]] | [[Cait Conley]] (D) | Republican Rep. [[Mike Lawler]] | > | 🔵 | [[MO-02-2026]] | [[Fred Wellman]] (D) | Republican Rep. Ann Wagner | > | 🔵 | [[CA-06-2026]] | [[Richard Pan]] (D) | Rep. [[Kevin Kiley]] (elected as a Republican; ran with no party preference) | > | 🔵 | [[MI-10-2026]] | [[Christina Hines]] (D) | Republican Rep. [[John James]] (open seat; James ran for governor) | > | 🔵 | [[MI-07-2026]] | [[William Lawrence]] (D) | Republican Rep. [[Tom Barrett]] | > | 🔵 | [[MI-04-2026]] | [[Sean McCann]] (D) | Republican Rep. [[Bill Huizenga]] | > | 🔵 | [[AZ-06-2026]] | [[JoAnna Mendoza]] (D) | Republican Rep. [[Juan Ciscomani]] | > | 🔵 | [[GA-Gov-2026]] | [[Keisha Lance Bottoms]] (D) | Republican (open seat, Brian Kemp term-limited) | > | 🔵 | [[OH-Gov-2026]] | [[Amy Acton]] (D) | Republican (open seat, [[Mike DeWine]] term-limited) | > | 🔵 | [[TX-Gov-2026]] | [[Gina Hinojosa]] (D) | Republican Gov. [[Greg Abbott]] | > | 🔵 | [[IA-Gov-2026]] | [[Rob Sand]] (D) | Republican (open seat, Kim Reynolds not running) | > | 🔵 | [[NV-Gov-2026]] | [[Aaron Ford]] (D) | Republican Gov. [[Joe Lombardo]] | > > Not counted as flips: [[FL-25-2026]], [[FL-14-2026]] and [[FL-22-2026]], where Democrats won seats Florida's 2026 map redrew to favor Republicans; the party that held each seat before redistricting kept it. Going in, Republicans held the Senate 53–47, counting the two independents who caucus with Democrats, so Democrats needed a net gain of four seats for a majority. ## Races to watch ### Senate | Race | Matchup | Status | |---|---|---| | [[ME-Sen-2026]] | [[Susan Collins]] (R) vs. [[Troy Jackson]] (D) | 🔵 **Won: [[Troy Jackson]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — Collins conceded (AP); no network call yet | | [[NC-Sen-2026]] | [[Roy Cooper]] (D) vs. [[Michael Whatley]] (R), open seat | 🔵 **Called: [[Roy Cooper]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — AP | | [[OH-Sen-2026-Special]] | [[Jon Husted]] (R) vs. [[Sherrod Brown]] (D) | 🔵 **Called: [[Sherrod Brown]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — AP | | [[GA-Sen-2026]] | [[Jon Ossoff]] (D) vs. [[Mike Collins]] (R) | 🔵 **Called: [[Jon Ossoff]] (D)** — AP, CBS, NBC | | [[MI-Sen-2026]] | [[Abdul El-Sayed]] (D) vs. [[Mike Rogers (Michigan)]] (R), open seat | 🔵 **Called: [[Abdul El-Sayed]] (D)** — DDHQ | | [[NH-Sen-2026]] | [[Chris Pappas]] (D) vs. [[John E. Sununu]] (R), open seat | 🔵 **Called: [[Chris Pappas]] (D)** — AP | | [[SC-Sen-2026]] | [[Darline Graham]] (R) vs. [[Annie Andrews]] (D) | 🔵 **Called: [[Annie Andrews]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — DDHQ | | [[TX-Sen-2026]] | [[Ken Paxton]] (R) vs. [[James Talarico]] (D), open seat | 🔵 **Called: [[James Talarico]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — NBC News | | [[IA-Sen-2026]] | [[Ashley Hinson]] (R) vs. [[Josh Turek]] (D), open seat | 🔵 **Called: [[Josh Turek]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — DDHQ, AP | | [[KS-Sen-2026]] | [[Roger Marshall]] (R) vs. [[Adam Hamilton]] (D) | 🔵 **Called: [[Adam Hamilton]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — CNN, NYT, DDHQ | | [[MN-Sen-2026]] | [[Peggy Flanagan]] (DFL) vs. [[Michele Tafoya]] (R), open seat | 🔵 **Called: [[Peggy Flanagan]] (DFL)** — AP | | [[AK-Sen-2026]] | [[Dan Sullivan]] (R) vs. [[Mary Peltola]] (D), ranked choice | Counting — Peltola (D) led by 626 first-choice votes with 394 of 401 precincts in (Alaska Beacon, 3 a.m. Alaska time); state count updates Nov. 10, 13 and 18 (Newsweek); ranked-choice count likely | | [[FL-Sen-2026-Special]] | [[Ashley Moody]] (R, incumbent) vs. [[Angie Nixon]] (D), special election | 🔴 **Called: [[Ashley Moody]] (R)** — AP | ### House | Race | Matchup | What it tests | Status | |---|---|---|---| | [[FL-25-2026]] | [[Jared Moskowitz]] (D, incumbent) vs. Scott Singer (R) | Trump +9 seat redrawn in 2026 to help Republicans | 🔵 **Called: [[Jared Moskowitz]] (D)** — AP | | [[FL-14-2026]] | [[Kathy Castor]] (D, incumbent) vs. [[Mike Beltran]] (R) | Harris seat redrawn to Trump +10 in 2026 | 🔵 **Called: [[Kathy Castor]] (D)** — AP | | [[FL-22-2026]] | [[Pia Dandiya]] (D) vs. [[Casey Askar]] (R), open seat | Newly drawn Trump +11 seat; old 22nd was Democratic | 🔵 **Called: [[Pia Dandiya]] (D)** — AP | | [[NJ-07-2026]] | [[Rebecca Bennett]] (D) vs. [[Tom Kean Jr.]] (R, incumbent) | Trump +1 seat that has flipped repeatedly; Cook Lean D | 🔵 **Called: [[Rebecca Bennett]] (D)** — AP | | [[NC-11-2026]] | [[Jamie Ager]] (D) vs. [[Jennifer Balkcom]] (R), open seat | Republican seat opened in August by the incumbent's withdrawal | 🔵 **Called: [[Jamie Ager]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — AP | | [[KY-06-2026]] | Ralph Alvarado (R) vs. [[Zach Dembo]] (D), open seat | Trump +15; one of the first competitive races to report | 🔵 **Called: [[Zach Dembo]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — AP | | [[PA-07-2026]] | [[Bob Brooks]] (D) vs. [[Ryan Mackenzie]] (R, incumbent) | Lehigh Valley swing seat Mackenzie won by 0.4 points in 2024 | 🔵 **Called: [[Bob Brooks]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — AP | | [[PA-08-2026]] | [[Paige Cognetti]] (D) vs. [[Rob Bresnahan]] (R, incumbent) | Scranton seat Bresnahan flipped from Democrat Matt Cartwright by about 8,000 votes in 2024 | 🔵 **Called: [[Paige Cognetti]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — AP | | [[CO-08-2026]] | [[Manny Rutinel]] (D) vs. [[Gabe Evans]] (R, incumbent) | Trump +2 seat Evans won by 2,449 votes in 2024 | 🔵 **Called: [[Manny Rutinel]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — AP | | [[NE-02-2026]] | [[Denise Powell]] (D) vs. Brinker Harding (R), open seat | Omaha "blue dot" Bacon held for five terms | 🔵 **Called: [[Denise Powell]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — AP | | [[IA-01-2026]] | [[Christina Bohannan]] (D) vs. [[Mariannette Miller-Meeks]] (R, incumbent) | Miller-Meeks won by 799 votes in 2024, the closest House GOP win | 🔵 **Called: [[Christina Bohannan]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — AP | | [[UT-01-2026]] | [[Ben McAdams]] (D) vs. Riley Owen (R), redrawn seat | Court-ordered map created a Salt Lake County seat; Utah was 4R–0D | 🔵 **Called: [[Ben McAdams]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — AP | | [[WI-01-2026]] | [[Mitchell Berman]] (D) vs. [[Bryan Steil]] (R, incumbent) | Steil won by about 10 points in 2024; Cook moved it to Lean R in September | 🔵 **Called: [[Mitchell Berman]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — AP | | [[CA-06-2026]] | [[Richard Pan]] (D) vs. [[Kevin Kiley]] (no party preference, incumbent; elected as a Republican) | Prop. 50 seat Harris would have won by 6+ | 🔵 **Called: [[Richard Pan]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — AP | | [[IN-05-2026]] | Victoria Spartz (R, incumbent) vs. J.D. Ford (D) | Trump +17; turns on fast-shifting Hamilton County; reports early | 🔵 **Called: J.D. Ford (D) — Democratic pickup** — AP | | [[VA-01-2026]] | Rob Wittman (R, incumbent) vs. Shannon Taylor (D) | Trump +5: do Democratic gains in the suburbs hold? | 🔵 **Called: Shannon Taylor (D) — Democratic pickup** — DDHQ | | [[VA-02-2026]] | [[Jen Kiggans]] (R, incumbent) vs. [[Elaine Luria]] (D) | Rematch of 2022 | 🔵 **Called: [[Elaine Luria]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — AP | | [[NC-01-2026]] | Don Davis (D, incumbent) vs. Laurie Buckhout (R) | Democratic incumbent in a seat redrawn to Trump +12 | 🔵 **Called: [[Don Davis]] (D) — Democratic hold** — DDHQ, NBC; Buckhout conceded | | [[PA-01-2026]] | [[Brian Fitzpatrick]] (R, incumbent) vs. [[Robert Harvie Jr.]] (D) | Republican in a Harris-won seat; Cook moved it to Toss Up in late October | 🔵 **Called: [[Robert Harvie Jr.]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — AP | | [[NY-17-2026]] | Mike Lawler (R, incumbent) vs. Cait Conley (D) | Republican in a Harris-won seat who ran ahead of Trump in 2024 | 🔵 **Won: [[Cait Conley]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — Lawler conceded (FOX 5, ABC7); no network call yet | | [[PA-10-2026]] | [[Scott Perry]] (R, incumbent) vs. [[Janelle Stelson]] (D) | Rematch of a 2024 race decided by about 5,100 votes | 🔵 **Called: [[Janelle Stelson]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — AP | | [[MI-10-2026]] | [[Michael Bouchard Jr.]] (R) vs. [[Christina Hines]] (D), open seat | Open seat Trump won by about 6 | 🔵 **Called: [[Christina Hines]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — AP | | [[OH-07-2026]] | Max Miller (R, incumbent) vs. Brian Poindexter (D) | Toss Up with all four major forecasters | 🔵 **Called: Brian Poindexter (D) — Democratic pickup** — DDHQ | | [[AL-02-2026]] | Shomari Figures (D, incumbent) vs. Rhett Marques (R) | Redrawn seat Trump would have won by 14; Figures relies on strong Black turnout | 🔵 **Called: [[Shomari Figures]] (D)** — DDHQ | | [[TX-15-2026]] | Monica De La Cruz (R, incumbent) vs. Bobby Pulido (D) | Trump +18, nearly 80% Latino: does the shift to Republicans hold? | 🔵 **Called: [[Bobby Pulido]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — DDHQ, AP | | [[IA-02-2026]] | [[Joe Mitchell]] (R) vs. [[Lindsay James]] (D), open seat | Trump +10 farm district; tariffs and the war with Iran | 🔵 **Called: [[Lindsay James]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — AP | | [[IA-03-2026]] | Zach Nunn (R, incumbent) vs. Sarah Trone Garriott (D) | Toss-up in which the challenger outraised the incumbent | 🔵 **Called: [[Sarah Trone Garriott]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — DDHQ | | [[WI-03-2026]] | [[Derrick Van Orden]] (R, incumbent) vs. [[Rebecca Cooke]] (D) | Rematch; Van Orden ran 4 points behind Trump in 2024 | 🔵 **Called: [[Rebecca Cooke]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — AP | | [[MT-01-2026]] | Aaron Flint (R) vs. Sam Forstag (D), open seat | Trump +12: does the wave reach the Mountain West? | 🔵 **Called: [[Sam Forstag]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — DDHQ; Flint conceded | | [[MO-02-2026]] | [[Fred Wellman]] (D) vs. Ann Wagner (R, incumbent) | St. Louis suburbs; Republican-held since 1993 | 🔵 **Won: [[Fred Wellman]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — results reported by STLPR, KOMU, KMOV | | [[MI-07-2026]] | [[Tom Barrett]] (R, incumbent) vs. [[William Lawrence]] (D) | First-term Republican in a Lansing-area swing seat | 🔵 **Called: [[William Lawrence]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — AP, NBC | | [[MI-04-2026]] | [[Bill Huizenga]] (R, incumbent) vs. [[Sean McCann]] (D) | Eight-term Republican in a southwest Michigan seat | 🔵 **Called: [[Sean McCann]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — AP | | [[AZ-06-2026]] | [[Juan Ciscomani]] (R, incumbent) vs. [[JoAnna Mendoza]] (D) | Two-term Republican in a southern Arizona swing seat | 🔵 **Called: [[JoAnna Mendoza]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — DDHQ | ### Governors | Race | Matchup | Status | |---|---|---| | [[FL-Gov-2026]] | [[Byron Donalds]] (R) vs. David Jolly (D), open seat | 🔴 **Called: [[Byron Donalds]] (R)** — AP | | [[OH-Gov-2026]] | [[Vivek Ramaswamy]] (R) vs. [[Amy Acton]] (D), open seat | 🔵 **Called: [[Amy Acton]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — AP | | [[GA-Gov-2026]] | [[Keisha Lance Bottoms]] (D) vs. Rick Jackson (R), open seat | 🔵 **Called: [[Keisha Lance Bottoms]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — NBC, CNN | | [[NV-Gov-2026]] | [[Joe Lombardo]] (R, incumbent) vs. [[Aaron Ford]] (D) | 🔵 **Called: [[Aaron Ford]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — AP | | [[KS-Gov-2026]] | Ty Masterson (R) vs. Cindy Holscher (D), open seat | Counting — Holscher (D) leads by 5,557 (546,587–541,030, about 97.9% counted, unofficial); Holscher declared victory Wednesday morning (WIBW); Masterson has not conceded; close-race audit triggered (margin about 0.6%, KWCH); mail ballots accepted through Friday; no call | | [[MI-Gov-2026]] | [[Jocelyn Benson]] (D) vs. [[John James]] (R), open seat | 🔵 **Called: [[Jocelyn Benson]] (D)** — DDHQ | | [[WI-Gov-2026]] | [[David Crowley]] (D) vs. Tom Tiffany (R), open seat | 🔵 **Called: [[David Crowley]] (D)**, Wisconsin's first Black governor — DDHQ; Tiffany conceded | | [[IA-Gov-2026]] | [[Rob Sand]] (D) vs. Zach Lahn (R), open seat | 🔵 **Called: [[Rob Sand]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — DDHQ | | [[AK-Gov-2026]] | [[Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins]] (D) vs. Dave Bronson, Treg Taylor and Bernadette Wilson (R), ranked choice | Counting — Kreiss-Tomkins (D) 49% of first-choice votes at 78% of precincts (KTOO); ranked-choice count Nov. 18 if needed | | [[TX-Gov-2026]] | [[Greg Abbott]] (R, incumbent) vs. [[Gina Hinojosa]] (D) | 🔵 **Called: [[Gina Hinojosa]] (D) — Democratic pickup** — AP, NBC | | [[OR-Gov-2026]] | [[Tina Kotek]] (D, incumbent) vs. [[Christine Drazan]] (R) | 🔵 **Called: [[Tina Kotek]] (D)** — DDHQ | | [[NE-Gov-2026]] | [[Jim Pillen]] (R, incumbent) vs. Lynne Walz (D) | 🔴 **Called: [[Jim Pillen]] (R)** — AP | > [!abstract]- News to watch > - **Tonight's "exit poll" numbers** come from a new survey. The voter survey the networks and the AP cite is no longer the old exit poll. It is [[The Voter Poll]], a single shared survey run by SSRS that replaced both the exit poll and AP VoteCast, and its numbers are adjusted through the night as real votes come in. > - **Early numbers are partial.** States count mail, early and Election Day ballots in different orders, so a lead can swing as later batches arrive. A race is marked called here only under the rules above. > - **Alaska's polls have closed.** Its Senate and House races use ranked choice: the figures so far are first choices only, and if no one has a majority the ranked-choice count is on Nov. 18. See [[AK-Sen-2026]] and [[United States v. State of Alaska]]. > - **Still uncalled on the board:** the Kansas and Alaska governor races and the Alaska Senate race. Two seats are counted here as Democratic wins on the loser's concession, with no decision desk call found yet: the Maine Senate race (Sen. Susan Collins conceded) and [[NY-17-2026]] (Rep. Mike Lawler conceded). Also uncalled, though not on the board: the Mississippi Senate race ([[MS-Sen-2026]]), where Democrat [[Scott Colom]] leads Sen. [[Cindy Hyde-Smith]] by a few dozen votes. > - **Federal monitors.** About 1,000 Justice Department monitors are at polling places in all 50 states, under a court order that they be unarmed, out of uniform and without power to arrest. Any credible report of armed or uniformed federal agents at a polling place will be posted here. ## Live feed *Newest first. Times are Eastern.* ### Wednesday, November 4 - **Afternoon** · 🗳️ Results · **Confirmed** — **Mississippi Senate: Colom leads Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith by a few dozen votes; no call.** Democrat [[Scott Colom]] led Republican Sen. [[Cindy Hyde-Smith]] by 65 votes (462,857 to 462,792, 48.9% each) with about 96% of the expected vote in, ABC News reported Wednesday afternoon (unofficial); his lead was 28 votes at midnight (Mississippi Free Press) and "a few dozen votes" at noon (AP). No major decision desk has called the race. Mail ballots postmarked by Election Day count if they arrive by Nov. 10, uncounted affidavit (provisional) ballots remain, and counties must certify by Nov. 13. Mississippi has no recount process a candidate can request; after certification a candidate can examine ballot boxes and go to court. The race is not on this page's board; see [[MS-Sen-2026]]. *Sources:* [ABC News](https://abcnews.com/Politics/recounts-mississippi-razor-thin-margin-senate-race/story?id=137844445) · [AP via CP24](https://www.cp24.com/news/world/2026/11/04/which-us-senate-governors-races-are-still-uncalled-by-the-associated-press/) · [Mississippi Free Press](https://www.mississippifreepress.org/democrat-scott-colom-leads-mississippi-us-senate-race-by-28-votes-against-republican-cindy-hyde-smith/) - **MI-07** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: MI-07 — a Democratic pickup.** The Associated Press declared Democrat [[William Lawrence]] the winner over Republican Rep. [[Tom Barrett]] at 2:05 p.m. Wednesday in the Lansing-area battleground district. Lawrence, who has previously described himself as a democratic socialist, unseats a first-term incumbent; Barrett flipped the seat to Republicans in 2024 when Democrat Elissa Slotkin ran for Senate, AP noted. NBC News also reports Lawrence defeated Barrett. Race page: [[MI-07-2026]]. *Sources:* [AP via Yahoo News](https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/democrat-william-lawrence-wins-election-190614793.html) · [NBC News](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/william-lawrence-democrat-michigan-house-election-win-tom-barrett-rcna603374) - **1:52 p.m.** · 📌 Background · *Reported* — **Kansas: close-race audits triggered in six races, including governor.** Kansas law triggers a close-race audit when unofficial election-night results show a margin of 1% or less; this year it applies to the races for governor, secretary of state, attorney general and three Kansas House seats, KWCH reported Wednesday. Counties hand-check ballots in an additional 10% of precincts (at least one per county). Mail ballots postmarked by Nov. 3 are accepted through Friday, and county canvasses must finish six to 13 days after the election. A losing candidate can request a recount by 5 p.m. the day after certification; the state pays only if the margin is within 0.5%. Democrat Cindy Holscher's lead over Republican Ty Masterson, about 5,500 votes, was roughly 0.6% as of early Wednesday afternoon. Race page: [[KS-Gov-2026]]. *Source:* [KWCH](https://www.kwch.com/2026/11/04/whats-next-kan-secretary-state-breaks-down-post-election-process-some-races-still-undecided/) - **Wednesday afternoon** · 📣 Statements · **Confirmed** — **Trump's first public remarks after the midterms are about the ballroom, not the results.** In his first live public appearance since Election Day, [[Donald Trump]] spoke to reporters at the [[White House Ballroom Project]] construction site on Wednesday for nearly 20 minutes (the AP's count; Forbes said more than 15) without mentioning his party's losses, praising the ballroom as "the most beautiful ballroom anywhere in the world." Interior Secretary [[Doug Burgum]] called him "our builder in chief." The AP noted that, unlike after 2020, Trump has not made widespread fraud accusations since the vote. Separately, the AP reported that Vice President [[JD Vance]] wrote Wednesday that "the reason we lost is the war," breaking with Trump's framing that voters disliked the candidates. *Sources:* [AP (via WCAX)](https://www.wcax.com/2026/11/04/trump-has-no-public-events-scheduled-wednesday-after-democrats-midterm-wins/) · [Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2026/11/04/trump-ignores-republicans-staggering-midterm-loss-in-speech-from-ballroom-site/) - **MI-04** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: MI-04 — a Democratic pickup.** The Associated Press declared Democrat [[Sean McCann]], a state senator, the winner over Republican Rep. [[Bill Huizenga]] at 1:13 p.m. Wednesday in southwest Michigan's 4th District, blocking Huizenga from a ninth term. McCann had declared victory Wednesday morning (see the MI-04 entry above). Race page: [[MI-04-2026]]. *Source:* [AP via The Canadian Press (CKOM)](https://www.ckom.com/2026/11/04/democrat-sean-mccann-wins-election-to-u-s-house-in-michigans-4th-congressional-district/) - **MI-10** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: MI-10 — a Democratic pickup.** The Associated Press projected that Democrat [[Christina Hines]], a former prosecutor, wins the open Macomb County–based seat over Republican [[Michael Bouchard Jr.]], WDIV-TV ClickOnDetroit reported. With all 215 precincts in, Hines had 188,078 votes (52%) to Bouchard's 162,347 (45%), unofficial. Bouchard conceded earlier Wednesday on X: "I congratulate Christina Hines on her victory tonight," the Detroit Free Press reported. The seat was held by Republican Rep. [[John James]], who ran for governor; Trump carried it by about 6 points in 2024. Race page: [[MI-10-2026]]. *Sources:* [WDIV ClickOnDetroit (AP projection)](https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/11/04/christina-hines-wins-michigan-us-house-district-10-ap-projects/) · [Detroit Free Press via Yahoo News](https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/michael-bouchard-concedes-christina-hines-135217535.html) - **11:15 a.m.** · 🗳️ Results · *Reported* — **Kansas governor: trailing by 5,557 votes, Masterson says state law 'calls for another look.'** Republican Ty Masterson said in a statement Wednesday that "Kansas law calls for another look" and that "every Kansan deserves to know the result is right," the Kansas Reflector reported. Democrat Cindy Holscher leads 546,587 to 541,030 (0.51 percentage points, unofficial, per the Kansas Secretary of State). Masterson's spokesman said he was referring to "the one in law"; the Reflector notes Kansas audits 10% of a county's precincts when a margin is within 1%, and a losing candidate can request a recount after counties certify, 6 to 13 days after the election. Mail ballots postmarked by Election Day are accepted through Friday, and provisional ballots are still to be considered. The Associated Press had not called the race as of mid-morning. Race page: [[KS-Gov-2026]]. *Source:* [Kansas Reflector](https://kansasreflector.com/2026/11/04/trailing-by-5500-votes-ty-masterson-calls-for-another-look-at-results-in-kansas-governors-race/) - **KS-Gov** · 🗳️ Results · **Confirmed** — **Kansas governor: Holscher declares victory; no call yet.** Democrat Cindy Holscher declared victory in a statement around 10:09 a.m. Central Wednesday — "Whether I earned your vote or not, I will work for you" — while the race remains too close to call, WIBW reported. She leads Republican Ty Masterson 546,587 to 541,030 (50.3% to 49.7%) with about 97.9% counted as of 11 a.m. Central, unofficial. Masterson had not conceded; in a Facebook statement around 7:32 a.m. he said the margin is narrow enough that Kansas law calls for another review. The University Daily Kansan reports a statewide recount is likely. No network has called the race. Race page: [[KS-Gov-2026]]. *Sources:* [WIBW](https://www.wibw.com/2026/11/04/holscher-claims-victory-kansas-gubernatorial-race-thats-still-too-close-call/) · [University Daily Kansan](https://www.kansan.com/news/holscher-declares-victory-no-official-winner-known/article_ffc90eb6-0f19-4ab7-9787-ceabf6ded2f1.html) - **MI-07** · 🗳️ Results · *Reported* — **MI-07: Barrett reportedly concedes to Lawrence; no network call found.** A Detroit News headline Wednesday reports that Republican Rep. Tom Barrett has conceded to Democrat [[William Lawrence]] in the mid-Michigan seat; the story itself could not be retrieved to confirm the wording or time. WJR, citing NBC News, reported late Wednesday morning that Lawrence had retaken the lead with more than 96% of the expected vote in. Not yet counted as a flip on this page; it will be once a second outlet confirms the concession or a decision desk calls the race. *Sources:* [The Detroit News (headline)](https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/11/03/gop-rep-tom-barrett-democrat-will-lawrence-house-district-7th-election-results/92486658007/) · [WJR (citing NBC News)](https://www.wjr.com/2026/11/04/mike-bouchard-jr-concedes-to-christina-hines-william-lawrence-recaptures-lead-from-tom-barrett/) - **10:39 a.m.** · 🗳️ Results · **Confirmed** — **House seat count: Democrats at 228 seats and counting.** By Wednesday morning Democrats had won 228 House seats, well past the 218 needed for a majority, according to the Associated Press tally reported by Al Jazeera, which says they lead in 34 more. Fox News also reports 228 Democratic seats, with 25 flipped, and Republicans at 139 so far. Many races, especially in California, Arizona and Washington, are still being counted. AP's tally has Democrats at 54 Senate seats so far, with 51 needed for control. *Sources:* [Al Jazeera (AP tally)](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/4/democrats-win-control-of-house-and-senate-key-us-midterms-takeaways) · [Fox News](https://foxnews.com/politics/from-texas-kansas-6-stunning-midterm-results-upended-political-map) - **MI-04** · 🗳️ Results · **Confirmed** — **MI-04: Democrat Sean McCann declares victory over Rep. Bill Huizenga; no call yet.** State Sen. [[Sean McCann]] declared victory Wednesday morning over Republican Rep. [[Bill Huizenga]]. With more than 95% of the vote counted, McCann led 50.3% to 48.2% as of 10:30 a.m. (New York Times figures, unofficial, cited by the Holland Sentinel). The Associated Press had not called the race as of 9 a.m., and neither outlet reports a concession from Huizenga. *Sources:* [Michigan Public](https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2026-11-04/mccann-declares-victory-in-close-race-for-michigans-4th-congressional-district) · [Holland Sentinel via Yahoo News](https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/mccann-declares-victory-over-huizenga-155747074.html) - **CA-06** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: CA-06 — a Democratic pickup.** The Associated Press projected that Democrat [[Richard Pan]], a pediatrician and former state senator, defeats Rep. [[Kevin Kiley]] in the Sacramento-area seat redrawn under [[Proposition 50 (California)]]. Kiley was elected as a Republican and left the party in March 2026, running with no party preference. Harris would have carried the new lines by more than six points in 2024. It is California's first House flip of the count. Race page: [[CA-06-2026]]. *Sources:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a55c-ded1-abf5-e5de21f10000) · [FOX40](https://fox40.com/2026-election-2/california-6th-congressional-district-kiley-pan-2/) - **Morning** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: AZ-06 — a Democratic pickup.** Decision Desk HQ projected that Democrat [[JoAnna Mendoza]], a Marine Corps veteran, defeated Republican Rep. [[Juan Ciscomani]] in southern Arizona's 6th District, Bloomberg reported Wednesday. Mendoza led about 53% to 45% with roughly 80% of the vote counted, according to an Associated Press-based tally published Wednesday morning by Duane Morris Government Strategies; the AP had not called the race as of 7 a.m. Eastern. Counts are unofficial. Race page: [[AZ-06-2026]]. *Sources:* [Bloomberg (DDHQ projection)](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-11-04/democrat-mendoza-wins-arizona-house-race-ddhq-projects) · [Duane Morris Government Strategies](https://statecapitallobbyist.com/elections/2026-midterm-elections-where-things-stand/) - **8:00 a.m.** · 🗳️ Results · *Reported* — **Michigan: three House races still uncalled Wednesday morning.** As of about 8 a.m., The Center Square reported: in MI-04, Republican Rep. [[Bill Huizenga]] led Democrat Sean McCann by about 600 votes (49.33% to 49.16%) with 92% counted; in MI-07, Democrat [[William Lawrence]] led Republican Rep. [[Tom Barrett]] by about 7,000 votes (50.32% to 48.41%) with 92% counted; in MI-10, Democrat [[Christina Hines]] led Republican Michael Bouchard Jr. by about 26,000 votes (52.44% to 45.26%) with more than 95% counted. Unofficial; no network call found in any of the three. Michigan Public also reports the 10th District race remains uncalled. *Sources:* [The Center Square (via Power 107)](https://www.power107radio.com/national/three-michigan-u-s-house-toss-up-races-remain-too-close-to-call/) · [Michigan Public](https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2026-11-04/michigans-10th-congressional-district-race-remains-close) - **Morning** · 🗳️ Results · **Confirmed** — **MI-07: Democrat Will Lawrence declares victory over Rep. Tom Barrett; no call yet.** [[William Lawrence]] declared victory in Michigan's 7th District after taking the lead for the first time after 2 a.m. Republican Rep. [[Tom Barrett]], who led most of the night, left his election-night event around 2:30 a.m. without speaking and has not conceded. The Associated Press had not called the race as of Wednesday morning, Michigan Public reports. Not counted here until a decision desk calls it or Barrett concedes. *Sources:* [Michigan Public](https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2026-11-04/lawrence-expresses-confidence-in-closely-watched-michigan-congressional-race-as-ap-call-remains-pending) · [WLNS](https://www.wlns.com/your-local-election-hq/william-lawrence-defeats-tom-barrett/) - **7:03 a.m.** · 🗳️ Results · *Reported* — **Arizona: five House races uncalled as the count goes on for days.** The Arizona Republic reports that these were undecided at the end of election night: Democrat Amish Shah vs. Republican Jay Feely; Democrat Jonathan Nez vs. Republican Rep. [[Eli Crane]]; Democrat Elizabeth Lee vs. Republican Mark Lamb; Democrat JoAnna Mendoza vs. Republican Rep. [[Juan Ciscomani]]; and Democrat Bernadette Greene-Placentia vs. Republican Rep. Abe Hamadeh. The paper gave no margins. It also reports that Democratic Gov. [[Katie Hobbs]] defeated Republican [[Andy Biggs]]; no decision-desk call has been found yet, so that race is not in the governors tally. *Source:* [Arizona Republic (via Yahoo News)](https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/arizona-election-2026-races-still-120318215.html) - **Early Wednesday** · 🗳️ Results · *Reported* — **Alaska Senate: Peltola leads Sullivan by 626 first-choice votes.** As of 3 a.m. Wednesday Alaska time, Democrat [[Mary Peltola]] had 48% of first-choice votes to Republican Sen. [[Dan Sullivan]]'s 47.7%, a 626-vote lead out of 213,873 ballots, with 394 of 401 precincts reporting, according to the Alaska Beacon. Thousands of absentee and early ballots remain to be counted. Neither candidate has a majority, so the race is headed for a ranked-choice tabulation that could take weeks. Unofficial; no call. *Source:* [Alaska Beacon (via Juneau Empire)](https://www.juneauempire.com/2026/11/04/alaskas-us-senate-race-a-tossup-with-many-absentee-and-early-votes-to-be-counted/) - **MI-10** · 🗳️ Results · *Reported* — **MI-10: Democrat Christina Hines claims victory; no network call found.** Hines, an attorney, says she has won the open Macomb County seat Republican John James left to run for governor, over Trump-endorsed Republican Mike Bouchard Jr., an Army captain, the Michigan Advance reports. We have not found a decision-desk call, so the race is not counted yet. Race page: [[MI-10-2026]]. *Source:* [Michigan Advance](https://michiganadvance.com/2026/11/04/in-michigans-10th-congressional-district-hines-claims-victory/) - **NV governor** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Nevada governor — a Democratic pickup.** The Associated Press projected at 4:46 a.m. that Democrat [[Aaron Ford]], the two-term state attorney general and former state Senate majority leader, unseats Republican Gov. [[Joe Lombardo]]. Ford led 51.5 percent to 44.3 percent with 85 percent of the vote counted, the Washington Examiner reported; NBC News also reports Ford's win. Race page: [[NV-Gov-2026]]. *Sources:* [Washington Examiner, reporting the AP call](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/state/4770773/nevada-governor-race-joe-lombardo-aaron-ford/) · [NBC News](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/aaron-ford-nevada-governor-election-win-lombardo-democrat-republican-rcna603362) - **Early Wednesday** · 🗳️ Results · *Reported* — **Alaska governor: Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins leads with 49% of first-choice votes.** With 78% of precincts reporting, [[Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins]] had 49% of first-choice votes, ahead of Republicans Bernadette Wilson (29%), Dave Bronson (14%) and Treg Taylor (7%), KTOO reported early Wednesday. Short of a majority, the open-seat race could go to a ranked-choice tabulation, scheduled for Nov. 18 if needed. Unofficial; no call. Race page: [[AK-Gov-2026]]. *Source:* [KTOO](https://www.ktoo.org/2026/11/03/democrat-jonathan-kreiss-tomkins-leads-in-alaska-governors-race-2/) - **3:30 a.m.** · 🗳️ Results · **Confirmed** — **NY-17: counted as a Democratic pickup on Lawler's concession.** Republican Rep. [[Mike Lawler]] conceded to Democrat [[Cait Conley]] on election night, before the count was complete; Conley led by about 5 points as of 11:45 p.m., The Journal News reported, and Spectrum News reports that Conley unseated Lawler. No network decision desk call has been found, so the board marks the race **Won** (by concession), the same rule used for the Maine Senate race, and counts it as a flip. Race page: [[NY-17-2026]]. *Sources:* [The Journal News (via Yahoo)](https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/democrat-cait-conley-defeats-rep-051850007.html) · [Spectrum News](https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2026/11/03/lawler--conley-in-ny-17-) · [FOX 5 New York](https://www.fox5ny.com/news/ny-17-cait-conley-mike-lawler-politics-election-new-york) - **AZ-Gov** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Arizona governor — Democratic hold.** The Associated Press projected at 1:20 a.m. Arizona time (3:20 a.m. Eastern) that Democratic Gov. [[Katie Hobbs]] wins a second term, defeating Republican Rep. [[Andy Biggs]], who gave up his House seat to run. Decision Desk HQ and NBC News made the same projection. *Sources:* [ABC15 Arizona live updates (AP projection)](https://www.abc15.com/news/political/elections/live-updates-tracking-the-latest-2026-arizona-midterm-election-updates) · [Bloomberg (DDHQ projection)](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-11-04/democrat-hobbs-wins-arizona-governor-race-ddhq-projects) · [NBC News](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/katie-hobbs-arizona-governor-election-democrat-win-gop-rep-andy-biggs-rcna603354) - **Early Wednesday** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: MT-01 — a Democratic pickup.** Decision Desk HQ projected that Democrat [[Sam Forstag]] wins Montana's open 1st District, The Hill reported, and Republican Aaron Flint called Forstag to concede, the Daily Montanan reported. The western Montana seat was held by retiring Republican Rep. [[Ryan Zinke]]; Trump carried it by about 12 points in 2024. The Associated Press had not called the race as of midnight Mountain time. Race page: [[MT-01-2026]]. *Sources:* [The Hill (DDHQ projection)](https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6182002-forstag-wins-montana-house-race/) · [Daily Montanan](https://dailymontanan.com/2026/11/04/forstag-rides-a-blue-wave-to-victory-in-house-race/) - **NE governor** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Nebraska governor — Republican hold.** The Associated Press projected just before 2 a.m. that Republican Gov. [[Jim Pillen]] wins a second term, defeating former Democratic state Sen. Lynne Walz, 50.4 percent to 42.6 percent, the Nebraska Examiner reported. Race page: [[NE-Gov-2026]]. *Sources:* [Nebraska Examiner (via Yahoo), reporting the AP call](https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/nebraska-gov-jim-pillen-wins-082926978.html) · [Nebraska Examiner](https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/11/04/nebraska-gov-jim-pillen-wins-reelection/) - **Late Tuesday** · 📣 Statements · **Confirmed** — **Trump congratulates Democrats, promises vetoes.** In a CBS News interview late Tuesday, [[Donald Trump]] said: "My message is congratulations to the Democrats, and I look forward to working with you for the good of our country," Fox News reported. He also told Fox News' Bret Baier he would use his veto against Democratic bills, and blamed the losses on not being on the ballot and on candidates who were "not my friend." As reported, he made no claims of fraud and did not question the count. *Sources:* [Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com/media/trump-congratulates-democrats-dominant-midterms-looks-forward-working) · [ABC News](https://abcnews.com/Politics/trump-bit-surprised-after-democrats-big-win-midterms/story?id=137835787) - **MI-Sen** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Michigan Senate — Democratic hold.** Decision Desk HQ projected at 1:15 a.m. that Democrat [[Abdul El-Sayed]] defeats Republican [[Mike Rogers (Michigan)]] for the open seat left by retiring Democratic Sen. [[Gary Peters]]. The Hill and Bloomberg reported the projection. Earlier, with about 62% counted, El-Sayed led 50.7% to 47.4% (Deadline Detroit, citing The New York Times; unofficial). No AP call yet. Race page: [[MI-Sen-2026]]. *Sources:* [Decision Desk HQ on X](https://x.com/DecisionDeskHQ/status/2117863335920296120) · [Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-11-04/democrat-el-sayed-wins-michigan-senate-race-ddhq-projects) · [The Hill](https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6192294-el-sayed-wins-michigan-senate/) · [Deadline Detroit](https://www.deadlinedetroit.com/articles/35294/new_york_times_estimating_abdul_el-sayed_very_likely_to_win) - **IN-05** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: IN-05 — a Democratic pickup.** The Associated Press projected at 1:03 a.m. that Democratic state Sen. J.D. Ford defeats Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz in the suburban Indianapolis district, which Trump carried by 17 points in 2024. Ford led about 51.7% to 48.3% with 99% of the vote counted, according to the Washington Examiner (unofficial). Ford had declared victory earlier in the night. Race page: [[IN-05-2026]]. *Sources:* [Washington Examiner](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/4790709/spartz-loses-to-democrat-in-surprise-house-seat-flip-in-indiana/) · [The Hill](https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6194526-jd-ford-upsets-victoria-spartz/) - **Early Wednesday** · 🗳️ Results · *Reported* — **Kansas governor too close to call.** With nearly all precincts counted, Democrat Cindy Holscher had 546,523 votes to Republican Ty Masterson's 540,651, a lead of about 5,900, the Johnson County Post reported early Wednesday (unofficial). The Associated Press had not called the open-seat race. Race page: [[KS-Gov-2026]]. *Source:* [Johnson County Post](https://johnsoncountypost.com/2026/11/04/kansas-governor-holscher-masterson-results-300827/) - **WI-03** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: WI-03 — a Democratic pickup.** The Associated Press projected that Democrat [[Rebecca Cooke]] defeats Republican Rep. [[Derrick Van Orden]] in their western Wisconsin rematch. Van Orden beat her by 2.7 points in 2024. It is Wisconsin's second House flip of the night, after WI-01. Race page: [[WI-03-2026]]. *Source:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a51a-d06f-ade1-e7be3ac70000) - **WI-01** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: WI-01 — a Democratic pickup.** The Associated Press projected that Democrat [[Mitchell Berman]], an emergency-room nurse from Racine County, defeats Republican Rep. [[Bryan Steil]], who had held the southeast Wisconsin seat since winning it in 2018 and conceded at about 11:30 p.m., Wisconsin Public Radio reported. Berman will be the first Democrat to represent the district in more than 30 years. The Trump-aligned [[No Going Back PAC]] reported spending about $708,000 against him in a single late-October filing ([[No Going Back PAC 10.8M House Program October 2026]]). Race page: [[WI-01-2026]]. *Sources:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a519-df1d-abf5-efbffa420000) · [Wisconsin Public Radio](https://www.wpr.org/news/democrat-mitchell-berman-defeats-republican-bryan-steil-2026) - **Overnight** · 📣 Statements · *Reported* — **Trump: he'll be a 'pundit' on why candidates lost; blames Abbott.** After Democrats were projected to win the Senate, [[Donald Trump]] posted on Truth Social that he would become a pundit, "both good and bad, on the reasons these Candidates won and lost!" Forbes reports he also blamed Texas Gov. [[Greg Abbott]]'s loss on Abbott having become a "RINO" (Republican in name only). Forbes found no claims of fraud about this election in his posts; in October he said he would accept the results "if they're honest elections." *Source:* [Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2026/11/04/trump-congratulates-democrats-says-he-accepts-election-results/) - **PA-01** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: PA-01 — a Democratic pickup.** The Associated Press projected that Democrat [[Robert Harvie Jr.]], a Bucks County commissioner, defeats Republican Rep. [[Brian Fitzpatrick]], one of the last House Republicans holding a district Kamala Harris won in 2024. It is Pennsylvania's fourth House flip of the night, after PA-07, PA-10 and PA-08. Race page: [[PA-01-2026]]. *Source:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a510-d06f-ade1-e7bc61e40000) - **ME-Sen** · 🗳️ Results · **Confirmed** — **Maine Senate: Collins concedes — a Democratic pickup.** Republican Sen. [[Susan Collins]], seeking a sixth term after nearly 30 years in the Senate, conceded to Democrat [[Troy Jackson]], the former logger and Maine Senate president from Allagash whom Democrats drafted to replace Graham Platner, the Associated Press and Maine Public report. Jackson led by more than 5 points with about two-thirds of precincts in. No network decision desk had formally called the race when Collins conceded, so the board marks it **Won** (by concession) rather than Called. Race page: [[ME-Sen-2026]]. *Sources:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a508-d06f-ade1-e7aca3910000) · [Maine Public](https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2026-11-04/susan-collins-concedes-to-troy-jackson-in-maine-senate-race) · [Axios](https://www.axios.com/2026/11/04/maine-senate-results-collins-jackson) · [Maine Morning Star](https://mainemorningstar.com/2026/11/04/collins-concedes-to-jackson-in-maines-high-profile-us-senate-race/) - **UT-01** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: UT-01 — a Democratic pickup.** The Associated Press projected that Democrat [[Ben McAdams]], a former one-term congressman, wins the Salt Lake County seat drawn by Utah's court-ordered 2026 map, defeating Republican Riley Owen, who conceded. Republicans had held all four of Utah's House seats. "In the district that you fought to create, the people of Salt Lake County picked their own representative," McAdams told supporters, KSL reported. Race page: [[UT-01-2026]]; background: [[Redistricting Timeline 2025-2026]]. *Sources:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a506-d4c2-aded-ffc603a90000) · [KSL](https://www.ksl.com/article/51643134/ben-mcadams-caps-off-political-comeback-declares-victory-in-utahs-1st-district) · [Salt Lake Tribune](https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2026/11/03/mcadams-favored-win-congressional/) - **IA-02** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: IA-02 — a Democratic pickup.** The Associated Press projected that Democrat [[Lindsay James]], a state representative from Dubuque and an ordained Presbyterian minister, defeats Trump-endorsed Republican [[Joe Mitchell]] for the open northeast Iowa seat [[Ashley Hinson]] left to run for the Senate, a district Trump carried by about 10 points. It is Iowa's third House flip of the night, after IA-03 and IA-01. Race page: [[IA-02-2026]]. *Source:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a4ff-d59a-a9e7-acffe6600000) - **12:16 a.m.** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: NC-01 — Democratic hold.** Decision Desk HQ projected at 12:16 a.m., and NBC News also projected, that Democratic Rep. [[Don Davis]] defeats Republican [[Laurie Buckhout]] in their rematch for North Carolina's 1st District, a seat the legislature redrew in 2025 so that Trump would have carried it by about 12 points. Buckhout conceded: "Tonight the voters of eastern North Carolina made their choice, and I respect it," WVEC 13News Now reported. As of 11:23 p.m., with about 97% of precincts in, Davis had 49.5% to Buckhout's 47.4% (unofficial, state board of elections via Carolina Journal). Race page: [[NC-01-2026]]. *Sources:* [Townhall (DDHQ call, 12:16 a.m.)](https://townhall.com/news/scott-mcclallen/2026/11/04/incumbent-don-davis-defeats-laurie-buckhout-in-north-carolina-n2685886) · [WVEC 13News Now (via Yahoo)](https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/laurie-buckhout-concedes-nc-01-041617572.html) · [Carolina Journal](https://www.carolinajournal.com/davis-holds-seat-buckhout-concedes-in-nc-1/) - **12:15 a.m.** · 🗳️ Results · *Reported* — **Maine Senate: Collins reportedly concedes to Jackson.** Republican Sen. [[Susan Collins]] has conceded to Democrat [[Troy Jackson]], the former Maine Senate president who became the nominee in July after Graham Platner dropped out, CNN reported (via Boston 25 News). As of 12:18 a.m., Decision Desk HQ's unofficial count showed Jackson 53.0% to Collins 45.8%. No network projection found yet, so the race is not marked Called here. If confirmed, it would be a Democratic pickup. Race page: [[ME-Sen-2026]]. *Sources:* [CNN (via Boston 25 News / Yahoo)](https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/maine-sen-susan-collins-reportedly-052056735.html) · [Decision Desk HQ results](https://votes.decisiondeskhq.com/races/2026-11-03/maine-us-senate-general-election) - **IA-01** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: IA-01 — a Democratic pickup.** The Associated Press projected that Democrat [[Christina Bohannan]], a University of Iowa law professor, defeats Republican Rep. [[Mariannette Miller-Meeks]] in their third straight matchup. Miller-Meeks held the southeastern Iowa seat by 799 votes in 2024, the narrowest margin of any House Republican that year. It is Iowa's second House flip of the night, after IA-03. Race page: [[IA-01-2026]]. *Source:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a4f5-ded1-abf5-e4ff73bd0000) - **MN-Sen** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Minnesota Senate — Democratic hold.** The Associated Press projected that Democratic-Farmer-Labor Lt. Gov. [[Peggy Flanagan]] wins the open seat of retiring Sen. [[Tina Smith]], defeating Republican [[Michele Tafoya]], a former NBC Sports sideline reporter. Race page: [[MN-Sen-2026]]. *Source:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a4f4-d8c8-afb7-f4fd2f6a0000) - **MN governor** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Minnesota governor — Democratic hold.** The Associated Press projected that Democratic-Farmer-Labor Sen. [[Amy Klobuchar]] wins the open governorship, defeating Republican House Speaker [[Lisa Demuth]]. Gov. [[Tim Walz]] abandoned his bid for a third term in January. Race page: [[MN-Gov-2026]]. *Source:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a4f4-d8c8-afb7-f4fd78ac0000) - **NE-02** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: NE-02 — a Democratic pickup.** The Associated Press projected that Democrat [[Denise Powell]], a communications consultant and health-care advocate, wins Nebraska's Omaha-area 2nd District, defeating Trump-endorsed Republican Brinker Harding, an Omaha City Council member, for the seat Republican [[Don Bacon]] gave up after five terms. Harding conceded. Race page: [[NE-02-2026]]. *Sources:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a4eb-df42-a1bf-efff07d40000) · [Nebraska.tv](https://nebraska.tv/news/local/denise-powell-flips-second-congressional-district) · [Rural Radio Network](https://ruralradio.com/maxcountry/news/democrats-flip-nebraskas-omaha-based-congressional-seat/) ### Tuesday, November 3 - **VA-02** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: VA-02 — a Democratic pickup.** The Associated Press projected that Democrat [[Elaine Luria]] defeats Republican Rep. [[Jen Kiggans]] in their Virginia Beach-area rematch, taking back the seat Kiggans won from her in 2022. The race was run on the 2021 court-drawn map after Virginia's Supreme Court voided the state's 2026 redistricting referendum. Race page: [[VA-02-2026]]. *Source:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a4e2-db3e-a7bd-fff32b950000) - **CO-08** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: CO-08 — a Democratic pickup.** The Associated Press projected that Democrat [[Manny Rutinel]], a former state representative, defeats freshman Republican Rep. [[Gabe Evans]] in the suburban Denver seat Trump carried about 50 to 48 in 2024. Evans won it by fewer than 2,500 votes that year. Race page: [[CO-08-2026]]. *Source:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a4e3-ded1-abf5-e4effebf0000) - **Maine governor** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Maine governor — Democratic hold.** The Associated Press projected that Democrat [[Hannah Pingree]], a former speaker of the Maine House and former director of the governor's policy office, wins the open seat of term-limited Democratic Gov. [[Janet Mills]]. She defeated Republican Robert "Bobby" Charles, a former State Department narcotics official under George W. Bush, and independent Rick Bennett, a former state Republican chair. *Sources:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a4d1-d4c2-aded-ffd3a4e10000) · [WGAN](https://wgan.com/news/074470-wgan-projects-democrat-hannah-pingree-to-win-maine-gubernatorial-race/) · [MultiState](https://www.multistate.us/elections/governor-race/maine-2026) - **Late Tuesday** · 🗳️ Results · **Confirmed** — **IN-05: Ford declares victory over Spartz; no network call yet.** Democratic state Sen. J.D. Ford declared victory over Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz in Indiana's 5th District, a Trump +17 seat, the Indiana Capital Chronicle reported. With 92% of votes counted, Ford had nearly 52% to Spartz's 48%, WIBC reported (unofficial). Not counted as a call until a network projects it or Spartz concedes. Race page: [[IN-05-2026]]. *Sources:* [Indiana Capital Chronicle](https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/11/03/democrat-j-d-ford-declared-win-over-victoria-spartz-in-major-upset-for-indianas-5th-district/) · [WIBC](https://wibc.com/901010/ford-defeats-spartz-in-5th-district/) - **KS-Sen** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Kansas Senate — a Democratic pickup.** CNN, The New York Times and Decision Desk HQ projected that Democrat [[Adam Hamilton]], the founding pastor of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, defeats Republican Sen. [[Roger Marshall]]. Kansas had not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1932. It is the fifth Democratic Senate pickup of the night, one more than the four-seat net gain Democrats needed for a majority; no network has yet projected Senate control. Race page: [[KS-Sen-2026]]. *Sources:* [The Hill](https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6182761-democrat-adam-hamilton-flips-kansas-senate-seat-2026-midterms/) · [KRWG (NPR)](https://www.krwg.org/national-news/2026-11-03/adam-hamilton-becomes-the-first-democratic-senator-from-kansas-in-nearly-a-century) · [Bloomberg, reporting the Decision Desk HQ projection](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-11-04/democrat-hamilton-wins-kansas-senate-race-ddhq-projects) - **IA-03** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: IA-03 — a Democratic pickup.** Decision Desk HQ projected that Democrat [[Sarah Trone Garriott]], a state senator, defeats Republican Rep. [[Zach Nunn]] in the Des Moines-area 3rd District. Race page: [[IA-03-2026]]. *Source:* [NewsNation (Decision Desk HQ results page)](https://www.newsnationnow.com/politics/2026-midterm-elections/midterm-election-day-2026-live-results/) - **OH-07** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: OH-07 — a Democratic pickup.** Decision Desk HQ projected that Democrat Brian Poindexter defeats Republican Rep. [[Max Miller]]. Race page: [[OH-07-2026]]. *Source:* [NewsNation (Decision Desk HQ results page)](https://www.newsnationnow.com/politics/2026-midterm-elections/midterm-election-day-2026-live-results/) - **MO-02** · 🗳️ Results · **Confirmed** — **MO-02: [[Fred Wellman]] wins — a Democratic pickup.** Democrat Fred Wellman, host of the MeidasTouch podcast "On Democracy," defeated Republican Rep. Ann Wagner, 51 percent to 46 percent, in the St. Louis-area district she had held since 2013, St. Louis Public Radio, KOMU, KMOV and the Missouri Independent report. It is the first Democratic win in the seat since 1990. The race was run on Missouri's 2022 map, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against using the Republican map drawn in 2025. The outlets reporting the result do not name which decision desk called it, so the board marks it **Won** rather than Called. Race page: [[MO-02-2026]]. *Sources:* [St. Louis Public Radio](https://www.stlpr.org/government-politics-issues/2026-11-03/wellman-topples-wagner-represent-missouris-2nd-congressional-district) · [KOMU](https://www.komu.com/news/elections/missouri-democrat-flips-2nd-congressional-district-seat/article_ed8456ba-4278-42d4-bc59-f11cb422b1b3.html) · [KMOV](https://www.firstalert4.com/2026/11/04/fred-wellman-unseats-ann-wagner/) · [Missouri Independent](https://missouriindependent.com/2026/11/03/democrat-fred-wellman-ousts-republican-ann-wagner-in-missouri-congressional-upset/) - **Senate control** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Democrats win control of the Senate.** NBC News and Decision Desk HQ projected that Democrats will win a Senate majority, giving them both chambers of Congress for the last two years of President Trump's term. Democrats needed a net gain of four seats; by the time of the projection they had picked up Republican-held seats in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Ohio, Kansas and Iowa. If the majority holds, [[Chuck Schumer]] is in line to become majority leader. Results stay unofficial until states certify. *Sources:* [NBC News live blog (headline: Democrats win control of House and Senate, NBC News projects)](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/live-blog/midterm-election-results-2026-news-trump-live-updates-rcna605763) · [NewsNation (Decision Desk HQ results page)](https://www.newsnationnow.com/politics/2026-midterm-elections/midterm-election-day-2026-live-results/) - **IA-Sen** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Iowa Senate — a Democratic pickup.** Decision Desk HQ and the Associated Press projected that Democrat [[Josh Turek]], a state representative and Paralympic gold medalist, defeats Republican Rep. [[Ashley Hinson]] for the open seat of retiring Republican Sen. [[Joni Ernst]]. It is the sixth Democratic Senate pickup of the night. Race page: [[IA-Sen-2026]]. *Sources:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a4d7-d06f-ade1-e6ff3fc20000) · [The Hill (Decision Desk HQ projection)](https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6178947-democrat-josh-turek-flips-senate-seat-in-iowa-2026-midterms/) · [NewsNation (Decision Desk HQ results page)](https://www.newsnationnow.com/politics/2026-midterm-elections/midterm-election-day-2026-live-results/) - **OH-Sen special** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Ohio Senate special election — a Democratic pickup.** The Associated Press projected that Democrat [[Sherrod Brown]], the three-term senator who lost his seat in 2024, defeats Republican Sen. [[Jon Husted]], who was appointed in January 2025 to fill [[JD Vance]]'s seat when Vance became vice president. Brown will serve the rest of the term, through 2028. It is the fourth Democratic Senate pickup of the night, matching the net gain of four Democrats needed for a majority, though other Senate races are still being counted and no network has projected Senate control. Race page: [[OH-Sen-2026-Special]]. *Source:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a4bf-df1d-abf5-efbffdc90000) - **OR governor** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Oregon governor — Democratic hold.** Decision Desk HQ projected that Democratic Gov. [[Tina Kotek]] wins a second term over Republican [[Christine Drazan]], in a rematch of 2022. Race page: [[OR-Gov-2026]]. *Source:* [NewsNation (Decision Desk HQ results page)](https://www.newsnationnow.com/politics/2026-midterm-elections/midterm-election-day-2026-live-results/) - **Tuesday night** · 📣 Statements · **Confirmed** — **Trump says he will accept the results.** In an election-night interview with The New York Times, [[Donald Trump]] said "I am absolutely willing to accept those results" and that he was prepared to work with Democrats: "We'll probably work something out." Reuters and the Times of Israel relayed the interview. *Sources:* [Tyler Pager, New York Times (X post)](https://x.com/tylerpager/status/2117827001151283357) · [Reuters (via KFGO)](https://kfgo.com/2026/11/03/trump-says-he-is-willing-to-accept-midterm-election-results-nyt-reports/) · [Times of Israel](https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/trump-tells-nytimes-hes-willing-to-work-with-the-democrats-after-midterms/) - **OR-Sen** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Oregon Senate — Democratic hold.** The Associated Press projected that Democratic Sen. [[Jeff Merkley]] wins a fourth term, defeating Republican state Sen. [[David Brock Smith]]. Race page: [[OR-Sen-2026]]. *Source:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a4b7-d39f-a7b5-a5bf045e0000) - **TX-15** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: TX-15 — a Democratic pickup.** Decision Desk HQ and the Associated Press projected that Democrat [[Bobby Pulido]], the Tejano music star, defeats Republican Rep. [[Monica De La Cruz]] in South Texas's 15th District. Race page: [[TX-15-2026]]. *Sources:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a510-d8c8-afb7-f5fd0b3c0000) · [The Hill (Decision Desk HQ projection)](https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6176541-bobby-pulido-defeats-monica-delacruz/) · [NewsNation (Decision Desk HQ results page)](https://www.newsnationnow.com/politics/2026-midterm-elections/midterm-election-day-2026-live-results/) - **About 11 p.m.** · 🗳️ Results · **Confirmed** — **NY-17: Lawler concedes to Conley.** Republican Rep. [[Mike Lawler]] conceded New York's 17th District to Democrat [[Cait Conley]], a former national security official, at his election-night party in Pearl River, FOX 5 New York and ABC7 New York reported. No network had projected the race when he conceded, so it is not yet marked Called here. If confirmed, it would be a Democratic pickup. Race page: [[NY-17-2026]]. *Sources:* [FOX 5 New York (via AOL)](https://www.aol.com/articles/ny-17-election-results-2026-222804000.html) · [ABC7 New York](https://abc7ny.com/live-updates/election-day-2026-what-voters-need-know-ny-nj-ct/20008999/entry/20013854/) · [Jewish Telegraphic Agency](https://www.jta.org/2026/11/04/politics/republican-lawler-concedes-to-democrat-conley-in-fierce-battle-for-jewish-vote-in-nyc-suburbs) - **Reminder: the West counts slowly** · 📌 Background · **Confirmed** — **Don't expect final answers from California and Washington tonight.** Both states mail a ballot to every voter. California counts any ballot postmarked by Election Day that arrives up to a week later, every ballot that arrives on or after Election Day needs its signature checked before it is counted, and counties have until the 13th day after the election to report most results, with provisional and signature-cure ballots due within 30 days. Close House races there can take days or weeks to call, as the Associated Press reminded readers tonight. A slow count is normal and is not a sign of fraud: the votes are already cast, they just aren't all counted at once. More: [[How Election Results Are Transmitted and Reported]]. *Sources:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a3cf-d59a-a9e7-abff69c40000) · [PBS NewsHour](https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/when-will-we-know-2026-midterm-election-results-it-may-take-some-time-but-thats-normal) · [CBS News](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2026-midterm-elections-race-call-timing/) - **TX-Sen** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Texas Senate — a Democratic pickup.** NBC News projected that Democrat [[James Talarico]] defeats Republican [[Ken Paxton]], the state attorney general who ousted Sen. [[John Cornyn]] in the May primary runoff. The Hill, The 19th and Nexstar's KRON report the win, calling it the first Democratic Senate win in Texas in decades. It is the third Democratic Senate pickup of the night, after North Carolina and South Carolina. Race page: [[TX-Sen-2026]]. *Sources:* [The Hill](https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6176132-talarico-defeats-paxton-texan-upset/) · [The 19th](https://19thnews.org/2026/11/election-results-texas-senate-james-talarico/) · [KRON 4](https://www.kron4.com/news/national/talarico-flips-texas-senate-seat-beating-paxton-in-blow-to-trump/) - **OH governor** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Ohio governor — a Democratic pickup.** The Associated Press projected that Democrat [[Amy Acton]], the former Ohio health director, defeats Republican [[Vivek Ramaswamy]] for the seat of term-limited Republican Gov. [[Mike DeWine]]. In the closing weeks DeWine publicly denounced a Ramaswamy ad featuring Acton's estranged mother. Race page: [[OH-Gov-2026]]. *Source:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a4ac-ded1-abf5-e4aec8cc0000) - **NM governor** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: New Mexico governor — Democratic hold.** The Associated Press projected that Democrat [[Deb Haaland]], the former Interior secretary and the first Native American Cabinet secretary, wins the open seat, defeating Republican Gregg Hull, the former three-term mayor of Rio Rancho. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) is term-limited. The Albuquerque Journal noted before the election that a win would make Haaland the first Native American woman elected governor. *Sources:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a4a5-d59a-a9e7-acfd16660000) · [Albuquerque Journal](https://www.abqjournal.com/news/the-race-is-set-deb-haaland-to-face-off-against-gregg-hull-in-new-mexicos-open-contest-for-governor/3055524) - **PA-08** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: PA-08 — a Democratic pickup.** The Associated Press projected that Scranton Mayor [[Paige Cognetti]] (D) defeats freshman Republican Rep. [[Rob Bresnahan]] in northeastern Pennsylvania, taking back the seat Democrat [[Matt Cartwright]] held for a decade before Bresnahan beat him by about 8,000 votes in 2024. Bresnahan had a stock-trading controversy and Trump's endorsement; Cook and Sabato had moved the race to Lean Democratic by late October. It is Pennsylvania's third House flip of the night, after PA-07 and PA-10. Race page: [[PA-08-2026]]. *Source:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a4a5-d06f-ade1-e6ada8b00000) - **AL-02** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: AL-02 — Democratic hold.** Decision Desk HQ projected that Democratic Rep. [[Shomari Figures]] defeats Republican Rhett Marques. Race page: [[AL-02-2026]]. *Source:* [NewsNation (Decision Desk HQ results page)](https://www.newsnationnow.com/politics/2026-midterm-elections/midterm-election-day-2026-live-results/) - **10:45 p.m.** · 📣 Statements · **Confirmed** — **Trump: "I wasn't on the Ballot."** As Republican losses mounted, [[Donald Trump]] posted on [[Truth Social]]: "I wasn't on the Ballot and if I was, we would have won IN A LANDSLIDE!" Later, by phone with Politico, he said "we didn't get the people out" and that voters "didn't like the candidates in most cases," ABC News reported. Neither the post nor the remarks, as reported, claimed fraud or questioned the count. *Sources:* [Daily Beast](https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-breaks-silence-to-wash-hands-of-disaster-he-created) · [Newsweek](https://www.newsweek.com/trump-refuses-to-take-blame-for-disastrous-midterms-for-gop-12660289) · [ABC7 Los Angeles (ABC News live blog)](https://abc7.com/live-updates/midterm-elections-2026-live-updates-election-results-key-races-us/20001292/entry/20014046/) - **MI governor** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Michigan governor — Democratic hold.** Decision Desk HQ projected that Democrat [[Jocelyn Benson]], Michigan's secretary of state, defeats Republican Rep. [[John James]] for the seat Gov. Gretchen Whitmer leaves because of term limits. Race page: [[MI-Gov-2026]]. *Sources:* [NewsNation (Decision Desk HQ results page)](https://www.newsnationnow.com/politics/2026-midterm-elections/midterm-election-day-2026-live-results/) · [The Hill](https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6185520-benson-wins-michigan-governor-election/) - **PA-10** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: PA-10 — a Democratic pickup.** The Associated Press projected that Democrat [[Janelle Stelson]], a former WGAL news anchor, defeats Republican Rep. [[Scott Perry]] in their Harrisburg-area rematch. Perry, a former chairman of the [[House Freedom Caucus]] who connected Trump with [[Jeffrey Clark]] in the effort to overturn the 2020 election, had held the seat since 2013 and beat Stelson by about 5,100 votes in 2024. Race page: [[PA-10-2026]]. *Source:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a4a6-d8c8-afb7-f4ef039f0000) - **VA-01** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: VA-01 — a Democratic pickup.** Decision Desk HQ projected that Democrat Shannon Taylor, the Henrico County commonwealth's attorney, defeats Republican Rep. Rob Wittman. Race page: [[VA-01-2026]]. *Source:* [NewsNation (Decision Desk HQ results page)](https://www.newsnationnow.com/politics/2026-midterm-elections/midterm-election-day-2026-live-results/) - **WI governor** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Wisconsin governor — Democratic hold.** Decision Desk HQ projected that Democrat [[David Crowley]], the Milwaukee County executive, wins the open seat of retiring Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany conceded and Crowley declared victory; the Associated Press reported it had not yet called the race. **Crowley will be Wisconsin's first Black governor in the state's 178-year history**, NPR and Wisconsin Public Radio report. The Milwaukee County executive, who in 2020 became the county's youngest and first Black county executive, grew up in one of Milwaukee's most troubled neighborhoods. Race page: [[WI-Gov-2026]]. *Sources:* [Urban Milwaukee](https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2026/11/03/david-crowley-trumps-tom-tiffany-wins-gubernatorial-race/) · [AP via Beloit Daily News (Tiffany concedes)](https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/national-news/republican-tom-tiffany-concedes-defeat-in-wisconsin-governors-race/article_6e44e6eb-b8d0-5fec-96ec-ce5053ec90c5.html) · [Wisconsin Watch](https://wisconsinwatch.org/2026/11/live-updates-what-were-watching-on-election-day-2026/) · [NPR](https://www.npr.org/2026/11/03/g-s1-151235/democrat-david-crowley-will-be-wisconsins-first-black-governor) · [Wisconsin Public Radio](https://www.wpr.org/news/democrat-david-crowley-defeats-republican-tom-tiffany-wisconsin-governor-2026) - **PA-07** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: PA-07 — a Democratic pickup.** The Associated Press projected that Democrat [[Bob Brooks]], the firefighters-union leader who won a four-way primary in May, defeats freshman Republican Rep. [[Ryan Mackenzie]] in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley seat. Mackenzie had won it in 2024 by less than half a point. Race page: [[PA-07-2026]]. *Source:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a499-d4c2-aded-ffdb3c8c0000) - **PA-Gov** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Pennsylvania governor.** The Associated Press projected that Democratic Gov. [[Josh Shapiro]] wins a second term over Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Bloomberg reported. The exact time of the call was not available. *Source:* [Bloomberg, reporting the AP projection](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-11-04/democrat-shapiro-wins-pennsylvania-governor-race-ap-projects) - **IA governor** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Iowa governor — a Democratic pickup.** Decision Desk HQ projected that Democrat [[Rob Sand]], the state auditor, defeats Republican Zach Lahn for the open seat of Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds, who has held the office since 2017. Race page: [[IA-Gov-2026]]. *Sources:* [Bloomberg, reporting the Decision Desk HQ projection](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-11-04/democrat-sand-wins-iowa-governor-race-ddhq-projects) · [Townhall](https://townhall.com/news/cameron-arcand/2026/11/03/democrat-rob-sand-flips-iowa-governors-office-n2685867) · [NewsNation](https://www.newsnationnow.com/politics/2026-midterm-elections/iowa-governor-election-results-2026/) - **KY-06** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: KY-06 — a Democratic pickup in a Trump +15 bellwether.** The Associated Press projected that Democrat [[Zach Dembo]] wins Kentucky's open 6th District, the Lexington-area seat Republican [[Andy Barr]] gave up to run for the Senate, defeating Republican Ralph Alvarado. Analysts had flagged the race as an early test of how big a Democratic night would be. Race page: [[KY-06-2026]]. *Source:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a48e-db3e-a7bd-ffffaa670000) - **House control** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Democrats win control of the House.** NBC News projected that Democrats will win a House majority, ending the Republican trifecta in Washington and giving Democrats subpoena power and control of committees in January. CNN and Decision Desk HQ made the same projection. The final margin is not yet known; many races are still being counted. Democrats needed a net gain of three seats going in. See [[2026 Midterms Hub]]. *Sources:* [Alternet, reporting the NBC News projection](https://www.alternet.org/stub-democrats-take-back-the-house/) · [CNN](https://www.cnn.com/2026/11/03/politics/live-news/midterm-election-congress) · [Clash Report, reporting the Decision Desk HQ projection](https://clashreport.com/world/articles/democrats-will-win-control-of-the-us-house-decision-desk-hq-projects-3874hgr6fyw) · [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/03/midterm-elections-2026-live-updates.html) - **TX governor** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Texas governor — a Democratic pickup.** The Associated Press and NBC News projected that Democrat [[Gina Hinojosa]], a fifth-term state representative from Austin, defeats three-term Republican Gov. [[Greg Abbott]]. Abbott conceded at about 10 p.m., KPRC 2 Houston reported. Hinojosa will be Texas's first Latina governor and the first Democrat elected governor of Texas since Ann Richards in 1990. With [[James Talarico]]'s Senate win, Democrats flipped both of Texas's top races tonight. Race page: [[TX-Gov-2026]]. *Sources:* [KPRC 2 Houston, reporting the AP call](https://www.click2houston.com/decision-2026/2026/11/04/gina-hinojosa-wins-texas-governors-race-first-democrat-in-36-years/) · [KPRC 2 Houston](https://www.click2houston.com/news/texas/2026/11/04/democrat-gina-hinojosa-topples-greg-abbott-to-become-first-latina-governor-of-texas/) - **SC-Sen** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: South Carolina Senate — a Democratic pickup.** Decision Desk HQ projected that Democrat [[Annie Andrews]], a pediatrician, defeats Republican Sen. [[Darline Graham]], who was appointed to the seat in July after the death of her brother, [[Lindsey Graham]]. Cook had rated the race Likely Republican as of late September. It is the second Democratic Senate pickup of the night, after North Carolina. *Source:* [Bloomberg, reporting the Decision Desk HQ projection](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-11-04/democrat-andrews-wins-south-carolina-senate-race-ddhq-projects) - **NJ-07** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: NJ-07 — a Democratic pickup.** The Associated Press projected that Democrat [[Rebecca Bennett]], a Navy veteran, flips New Jersey's 7th District, defeating Republican Rep. [[Tom Kean Jr.]] in a north-central New Jersey seat Trump carried by about a point in 2024 (it includes his Bedminster golf club). Cook had moved the race to Lean Democratic in September. *Source:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a475-d59a-a9e7-ac7d14e60000) - **9:38 p.m.** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Maryland Question 3 passes.** The Associated Press projected that Maryland voters approved Question 3, the constitutional amendment backed by Gov. [[Wes Moore]] and legislative Democrats that strips the state constitution's compactness and boundary rules from congressional maps (they still apply to state legislative districts). It draws no new map and changes nothing for this year's races; lawmakers would have to pass a new map, which could reach the Eastern Shore seat held by Republican [[Andy Harris]], the only Republican in Maryland's eight-member House delegation, as early as 2028. Democrats pitched it as a response to the Republican mid-decade redistricting in Texas, Florida and elsewhere; see [[Redistricting Timeline 2025-2026]] and [[2026 Ballot Measures Hub]]. *Sources:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a46e-da1e-afa5-b7ffd47f0000) · [FOX 5 DC](https://www.fox5dc.com/news/maryland-voters-approve-question-3-expanding-congressional-redistricting-power-ap) · [WMAR-2 News](https://www.wmar2news.com/local/maryland-voters-approve-congressional-redistricting-nov-3-2026) · [Capital News Service](https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/09/22/after-a-legal-battle-marylanders-will-vote-on-future-redistricting-in-november-heres-what-to-know/) - **About 9:20 p.m.** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: NH-01.** The Associated Press projected that Democrat Stefany Shaheen wins New Hampshire's open 1st District, the seat [[Chris Pappas]] gave up to run for the Senate. She is the daughter of retiring Sen. [[Jeanne Shaheen]]. The seat stays Democratic. Race page: [[NH-01-2026]]. *Sources:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a45c-df1d-abf5-effed2ba0000) · [Concord Monitor](https://www.concordmonitor.com/Stefany-Shaheen-daughter-of-New-Hampshire-senator-launches-House-bid-61468886) - **About 9:20 p.m.** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Georgia governor — a Democratic pickup.** NBC News and CNN projected that Democrat [[Keisha Lance Bottoms]], the former Atlanta mayor, defeats Republican Rick Jackson, a billionaire health-care executive endorsed by [[Donald Trump]], for the seat of term-limited Republican Gov. Brian Kemp. NBC says it flips the office for the first time in 24 years, and Atlanta News First reports she becomes the nation's first Black woman elected governor. Race page: [[GA-Gov-2026]]. *Sources:* [NBC News](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/keisha-lance-bottoms-georgia-governor-win-democrats-flip-jackson-rcna603348) · [Daily Beast (NBC, CNN projections)](https://www.thedailybeast.com/democrat-makes-history-in-victory-over-maga-billionaire) · [Atlanta News First](https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/11/04/keisha-lance-bottoms-makes-history-nations-first-black-female-governor/) - **Later in the evening** · 🗳️ Results · *Reported* — Virginia's two other constitutional amendments were also passing, Cardinal News reported: one removing the state constitution's defunct ban on same-sex marriage, and one automatically restoring voting rights to people released from prison. With 95 percent of localities reporting, all three amendments had at least 55 percent support. Not yet called here. *Source:* [Cardinal News](https://cardinalnews.org/2026/11/03/virginia-voters-are-etching-reproductive-rights-same-sex-marriage-and-voting-restoration-into-constitution/) - **About 9:10 p.m.** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: FL-22.** The Associated Press projected that Democrat [[Pia Dandiya]] wins the newly drawn 22nd District, defeating Trump-endorsed Republican [[Casey Askar]]. Trump won the new district's territory 55 to 44 percent in 2024. It is the third Florida seat redrawn this year to help Republicans that Democrats won tonight, after [[FL-25-2026]] and [[FL-14-2026]]. The old 22nd was Democratic, so this is not counted as a pickup. Race page: [[FL-22-2026]]. *Source:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a453-da1e-afa5-b7db7fab0000) - **About 9:10 p.m.** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Florida governor.** The Associated Press projected that Republican Rep. [[Byron Donalds]] wins the open governorship, defeating Democrat David Jolly, a former Republican congressman. The seat stays Republican. The Tampa Bay Times had noted that Donalds will be the first Black governor in Florida's history. Race page: [[FL-Gov-2026]]. *Sources:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a451-db3e-a7bd-fff3572e0000) · [Tampa Bay Times (via Dayton Daily News)](https://www.daytondailynews.com/donalds-jolly-win-set-up-historic-florida-governor-race/article_351a421a-8113-5b67-807f-2ae02695ff8d.html) - **About 9 p.m.** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Wyoming Senate.** The Associated Press projected that Republican Rep. [[Harriet Hageman]] wins the open seat of retiring Republican Sen. [[Cynthia Lummis]]. The seat stays Republican. Race page: [[WY-Sen-2026]]. *Source:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a449-df42-a1bf-ef5d2ccd0000) - **Shortly after 9 p.m.** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Virginia Question 1 (reproductive freedom) passes.** The Associated Press called the constitutional amendment shortly after 9 p.m.; once certified, Virginia's constitution will say that "every individual has the fundamental right to reproductive freedom," covering abortion and other reproductive health care. "Yes" led 60.9 to 39.1 percent when VPM reported the call (unofficial). NBC News also projected it passes. Background: [[2026 Ballot Measures Hub]]. *Sources:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a45c-d8c8-afb7-f4fdfa360000) · [VPM](https://www.vpm.org/elections/2026-11-03/va-constitutional-amendments-results/) · [WWBT (NBC projection)](https://www.12onyourside.com/2026/11/04/nbc-projects-virginia-constitutional-amendment-reproductive-rights-pass/) - **About 9 p.m.** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Colorado governor.** The Associated Press projected that Democrat [[Phil Weiser]], the state attorney general, wins the open governorship, defeating Republican [[Victor Marx]]. The seat stays Democratic; Gov. Jared Polis was term-limited. Race page: [[CO-Gov-2026]]. *Source:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a449-d4c2-aded-ffcb5d2a0000) - **About 9 p.m.** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: New Mexico Senate.** The Associated Press projected that Democratic Sen. [[Ben Ray Luján]] wins a second term, defeating Republican [[Larry Marker]], who won his party's nomination as a write-in candidate. The seat stays Democratic. Race page: [[NM-Sen-2026]]. *Source:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a449-ded1-abf5-e4cf978d0000) - **About 9 p.m.** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: New York governor.** The Associated Press projected that Democratic Gov. [[Kathy Hochul]] wins re-election. The seat stays Democratic. *Source:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a449-ded1-abf5-e4cf06ab0000) - **About 9 p.m.** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Colorado Senate.** The Associated Press projected that Democratic Sen. [[John Hickenlooper]] wins a second term, defeating Republican Mark Baisley, as Colorado's polls closed at 9 p.m. Eastern. The seat stays Democratic. Race page: [[CO-Sen-2026]]. *Source:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a449-df1d-abf5-efff5c190000) - **About 8:55 p.m.** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: NC-11, a Democratic pickup and the first House seat to flip tonight.** The Associated Press projected that Democrat [[Jamie Ager]] wins the western North Carolina seat, defeating Republican state Rep. [[Jennifer Balkcom]]. The seat opened in August when Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards withdrew after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured; the district Republican committee picked Balkcom with less than three months to go. Race page: [[NC-11-2026]]. *Source:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a442-d39f-a7b5-a54aaa380000) - **About 8:40 p.m.** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Florida Senate (special election).** The Associated Press projected that Republican Sen. [[Ashley Moody]], appointed to the seat in 2025, wins the rest of the term, defeating Democrat [[Angie Nixon]]. The seat stays Republican. Race page: [[FL-Sen-2026-Special]]. *Source:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a431-df1d-abf5-efb7ee960000) - **About 8:30 p.m.** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Rhode Island governor.** The Associated Press projected that Democrat Helena Foulkes wins the governorship. Foulkes reached the general election by defeating the sitting governor, [[Dan McKee]], in the September Democratic primary. The seat stays Democratic. *Source:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a42f-d06f-ade1-e6afd3580000) - **About 8:30 p.m.** · 📣 Statements · *Reported* — As the first polls closed, [[Donald Trump]] posted on Truth Social attacking [[Fox News]] ("FoxNews Ratings are way down") for its coverage and for Fox Corp.'s political donations, and called a Fox News poll a "hit job," The National News Desk reported. The posts made no claims about the vote or the count. *Source:* [The National News Desk (WACH)](https://wach.com/news/nation-world/trump-rages-against-fox-news-says-they-have-low-ratings-after-polls-close-in-some-states-cnn-truth-social) - **8:25 p.m.** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: North Carolina Senate — the first Democratic pickup of the night.** The Associated Press projected that Democrat [[Roy Cooper]], the former two-term governor, wins the seat of retiring Republican Sen. [[Thom Tillis]], defeating Republican [[Michael Whatley]]. Democrats needed a net gain of four seats for a Senate majority; this is the first. Race page: [[NC-Sen-2026]]. *Source:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a427-d39f-a7b5-a52fedc20000) - **8:20 p.m.** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: New Hampshire Senate.** The Associated Press projected that Democratic Rep. [[Chris Pappas]] wins the open seat of retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, defeating Republican [[John E. Sununu]], the former senator who lost this seat to Shaheen in 2008 and ran to reclaim it. Forecasters had rated it the marquee open seat of the cycle. Race page: [[NH-Sen-2026]]. *Source:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a425-d8c8-afb7-f4ed14a10000) - **8:13 p.m.** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: FL-14.** The Associated Press declared Democratic Rep. [[Kathy Castor]] the winner at 8:13 p.m. over Republican [[Mike Beltran]], giving her an 11th term in what the AP calls a "newly drawn, Republican-friendly" Tampa-area district. Under the old lines Kamala Harris won the seat by about 8 points; under the map Florida adopted in May, Trump would have won it by about 10. The Hill's headline: Castor "holds House seat despite GOP redistricting." It is the second Democratic hold tonight in a Florida seat redrawn to help Republicans, after [[FL-25-2026]]. Race page: [[FL-14-2026]]. *Sources:* [Associated Press (via Yahoo News)](https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/democrat-kathy-castor-wins-reelection-011334145.html) · [The Hill](https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6184808-castor-defends-florida-district-seat/) - **8:07 p.m.** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: FL-25.** The Associated Press declared Democratic Rep. [[Jared Moskowitz]] the winner at 8:07 p.m. over Republican Scott Singer, a former Boca Raton mayor, in a coastal seat from Boca Raton to Miami Beach that Florida's Republican Legislature drew this year in a bid to help Republicans keep the House. Trump carried the area 54 to 45 percent in 2024. Race page: [[FL-25-2026]]. *Source:* [Associated Press (via PAnow)](https://panow.com/2026/11/03/democrat-jared-moskowitz-wins-reelection-to-u-s-house-in-floridas-25th-congressional-district/) - **8:04 p.m.** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Illinois Senate.** The Associated Press projected that Democratic Lt. Gov. [[Juliana Stratton]] wins the open seat of retiring Sen. Dick Durbin, defeating Republican Don Tracy. Race page: [[IL-Sen-2026]]. *Source:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a412-d39f-a7b5-a51a8ba30000) - **8:03 p.m.** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Massachusetts Senate.** The Associated Press projected that Democratic Sen. [[Ed Markey]] wins re-election, defeating Republican [[John Deaton]]. Race page: [[MA-Sen-2026]]. *Source:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a413-d59a-a9e7-ac7b56f20000) - **8:02 p.m.** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Rhode Island Senate.** The Associated Press projected that Democratic Sen. [[Jack Reed]] wins a sixth term, defeating his Republican challenger. Race page: [[RI-Sen-2026]]. *Source:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a413-d59a-a9e7-ac7b0ef70000) - **MA-Gov** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Massachusetts governor.** The Associated Press projected that Democratic Gov. [[Maura Healey]] wins a second term, defeating Republican Mike Minogue, a former biotech executive. AP called the race one minute after polls closed. *Sources:* [Boston.com, reporting the AP projection](https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2026/11/03/maura-healey-mike-minogue-massachusetts-governor/) · [State House News Service](https://www.statehousenews.com/news/politics/elections/election-2026-ap-calls-races-for-healey-and-markey/article_768eb886-6b12-48d1-a055-baef69b98280.html) - **IL-Gov** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Illinois governor.** The Associated Press projected that Democratic Gov. [[J.B. Pritzker]] wins a rare third term, defeating Republican Darren Bailey, a former state legislator, in a rematch of their 2022 race. AP called it minutes after polls closed; ABC News made the same projection. *Sources:* [FOX 32 Chicago, reporting the AP projection](https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/election-2026-illinois-gov-pritzker-wins) · [WTTW](https://news.wttw.com/2026/11/03/jb-pritzker-eyes-rare-third-term-governor-rematch-darren-bailey) · [ABC7 Chicago, reporting the ABC News projection](https://abc7chicago.com/post/2026-election-news-jb-pritzker-darren-bailey-face-off-day-rematch-illinois-governor/20011489/) - **8:01 p.m.** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: New Jersey Senate.** The Associated Press projected that Democratic Sen. [[Cory Booker]] wins a third full term, defeating Republican [[Justin Murphy]]. Race page: [[NJ-Sen-2026]]. *Source:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a412-d4c2-aded-ffd2bf380000) - **8:00 p.m.** · 🗳️ Results · **Called** — **Called: Delaware Senate.** The Associated Press projected that Democratic Sen. [[Chris Coons]] wins a fourth term, defeating Republican [[Michael Katz]]. Race page: [[DE-Sen-2026]]. *Source:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a412-d06f-ade1-e6be403f0000) - **7:41 p.m.** · 🗳️ Results · **Confirmed** — **Called: Georgia Senate.** The Associated Press, CBS News and NBC News projected that Democratic Sen. [[Jon Ossoff]] wins a second term, defeating Republican Rep. [[Mike Collins]]. Ossoff was the only Democratic senator seeking re-election in a state Trump carried in 2024. When NBC made its call, about a quarter of the expected vote was counted and Ossoff led 66.1 percent to 33.9 percent (unofficial; early counts can shift). Race page: [[GA-Sen-2026]]. *Sources:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/live/midterm-election-2026#000001a1-a40d-d4c2-aded-ffcfc1820000) · [CBS News](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/georgia-2026-senate-ossoff-collins/) · [NBC News (via GV Wire)](https://gvwire.com/2026/11/03/nbc-news-projects-jon-ossoff-wins-reelection-to-us-senate-in-georgia/) - **7:33 p.m.** · 🏛️ Federal action · *Reported* — UnidosUS, a Latino civil rights group, called [[ICE]]'s Election Day post ("If you vote illegally, we will find you") part of a years-long strategy of "intimidation and trying to block people from going out to the polls." Asked why the message went out, the [[Department of Homeland Security]] told the Associated Press: "ONLY Americans should elect American leaders." *Source:* [AP via PBS NewsHour live updates](https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/live-updates-midterm-voters-go-to-the-polls-on-election-day) - **7:08 p.m.** · 🏛️ Federal action · *Reported* — The ACLU of Alabama reported [[ICE]] agents near a polling place in Albertville, Alabama. According to the group, agents scanned a street vendor's face and detained a witness who tried to photograph the encounter; the witness was released after showing proof of citizenship. The report comes from the ACLU via the Alabama Political Reporter; no official account yet. See [[ACLU]]. *Source:* [Alabama Political Reporter](https://www.alreporter.com/2026/11/03/alabama-election-coverage-2026-live-updates) - **7:00 p.m.** · 🗳️ Results · **Confirmed** — **Called: Virginia Senate.** The Associated Press and NBC News projected that Democratic Sen. [[Mark Warner]] wins a fourth term, defeating Republican Bert Mizusawa, as polls closed at 7 p.m. Warner has said this will be his last Senate race. No votes had been counted when the race was called. Race page: [[VA-Sen-2026]]. *Sources:* [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/projects/elections-2026/virginia-us-senate-results/) · [NBC News (via WSLS)](https://www.wsls.com/decision-2026/2026/11/04/mark-warner-wins-reelection-to-us-senate-in-virginia-defeating-mizusawa/) · [WWBT](https://www.12onyourside.com/2026/11/04/nbc-news-sen-mark-warner-wins-again/) - **6:52 p.m.** · 🚨 Voting problems · *Reported* — On the Navajo Nation, hundreds of voters in Rock Point, Arizona, could not reach the polls after flooding closed a major bridge and washed out dirt roads, a chapter official told the Associated Press. The polling place was moved across the street to an administration building, but many residents remained stranded. *Source:* [AP via PBS NewsHour live updates](https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/live-updates-midterm-voters-go-to-the-polls-on-election-day) - **Before polls closed** · 📣 Statements · **Confirmed** — **Trump says he has "tremendous powers" whatever happens to Congress.** In a phone interview with CBS News before polls closed, [[Donald Trump]] said that if Democrats win the House or Senate he would use the veto ("I have the ultimate power — it's called 'veto'") and the authority he says the Supreme Court gave him in [[Trump v. Slaughter]], which he said "gives the president tremendous powers that it never had before." CBS reported that he plans to pursue his agenda next year through executive actions. He did not make claims about the vote or the count in the interview. *Sources:* [CBS News](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-midterm-election-2026-interview/) · [ABC7 Los Angeles (ABC News live blog)](https://abc7.com/live-updates/midterm-elections-2026-live-updates-election-results-key-races-us/20001292/entry/20013325/) - **6:46 p.m.** · 🕯️ On the ground · *Reported* — Turnout in Alabama ran high in the state's biggest Democratic-leaning counties, according to the Alabama Political Reporter's live coverage. Montgomery County passed 43 percent by about 4:45 p.m. Eastern, nearly 70,000 ballots, and its probate judge, JC Love, said it was on track to pass 50 percent, double the 2022 midterm, with lines forming again at several precincts late in the day. Jefferson County (Birmingham) was on pace to pass 50 percent, while several Republican-leaning northern counties ran slightly behind 2022. A former secretary of state, John Merrill, predicted 49 to 54 percent statewide turnout (Tuscaloosa Thread). *Sources:* [Alabama Political Reporter](https://www.alreporter.com/2026/11/03/alabama-election-coverage-2026-live-updates) · [Tuscaloosa Thread](https://tuscaloosathread.com/polls-open-midterms-early-turnout-high/) - **5:57 p.m.** · 🚨 Voting problems · *Reported* — Some Chicago polling places ran out of paper ballots, the Associated Press reported. A Chicago Board of Elections spokesperson said more ballots would be printed, that voters in line at closing time would still get to vote, and that voters could also go to a universal voting center. Later in the afternoon a poll worker told people outside one site it had run out again. *Source:* [AP via PBS NewsHour live updates](https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/live-updates-midterm-voters-go-to-the-polls-on-election-day) - **Late afternoon** · 📣 Statements · *Reported* — California Gov. [[Gavin Newsom]] posted on X that federal agents who interfere with the vote "will be prosecuted" under state law, after an [[ICE]] post warning noncitizens who vote that there would be "no escape." He also disputed a Justice Department claim that more than 20,000 registered California voters may be noncitizens, Fox News reported. *Source:* [Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/election-day-results-11-3-2026) - **5:17 p.m.** · 🚨 Voting problems · *Reported* — The election-security clearinghouse for state and local officials (the Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center) reported limited threat activity as of its 3 p.m. update, with no significant cyber incidents and no foreign influence operations reported, according to Nextgov/FCW. A made-up story that the FBI found more than 20,000 fraudulent ballots marked for Democrats in a Houston storage unit was traced by the fact-checker Lead Stories to an account that regularly posts satire. *Source:* [Nextgov/FCW](https://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2026/11/election-security-center-reports-limited-threats-voting-glitches-fuel-fraud-claims/417013/) - **5:17 p.m.** · 🚨 Voting problems · **Confirmed** — Some voters in Fulton County, Georgia, got text messages saying their polling place had moved. The county said the texts "were not sent by Fulton County" and told voters to check their polling place on the state's My Voter Page. Who sent them, and how many voters got them, was not known. *Sources:* [Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/election-day-results-11-3-2026) · [Nextgov/FCW](https://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2026/11/election-security-center-reports-limited-threats-voting-glitches-fuel-fraud-claims/417013/) - **Afternoon** · 🏛️ Federal action · **Confirmed** — Michigan election officials objected after [[Department of Justice]] monitors in Dearborn and Flint asked poll workers about their training or asked to see training materials. "This is not permitted under the law," said a spokesperson for the Michigan Department of State, according to the Associated Press. The state attorney general's office said it raised the complaints with the department, which told it the monitors were "advised this was not consistent with how they were trained," HuffPost reported. A Justice Department spokesperson said the monitors asked "their typical questions" from department forms. *Sources:* [AP via PBS NewsHour live updates](https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/live-updates-midterm-voters-go-to-the-polls-on-election-day) · [HuffPost (via Yahoo News)](https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/doj-election-monitors-conduct-raises-213446730.html) · [WDIV ClickOnDetroit](https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/11/03/not-permitted-election-monitors-in-dearborn-requested-copies-of-poll-worker-training-materials/) - **3:59 p.m.** · 🕯️ On the ground · **Confirmed** — Voters in Minneapolis left "I voted" stickers at the memorials to Renee Good and Alex Pretti, the two U.S. citizens killed by federal agents in the city in January. At Pretti's memorial, stickers and a stethoscope (he was an ICU nurse) were fixed to a lamp post. "I just want this nightmare to end for our city and for our country," Peg Ihinger told MPR News after leaving her sticker there. Background: [[Alex Pretti Killing]] · [[ICE Minneapolis Killings]]. *Sources:* [MPR News](https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/11/03/voters-leave-i-voted-stickers-at-renee-good-alex-pretti-memorials-minneapolis) · [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/03/minneapolis-i-voted-stickers-alex-pretti-memorial) · [FOX 9](https://www.fox9.com/video/fmc-wylq5gsv1nu9oiui) - **Afternoon** · 🚨 Voting problems · *Reported* — USA Today reported waits of more than two hours at some polling places in Tarrant County, Texas, and isolated complaints in Tennessee that touchscreen machines did not register some Democratic votes. The machines' maker, ES&S, said it had no widespread reports of problems, and experts quoted by the paper said pre-election testing would catch tampering. *Source:* [USA Today](https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/election-day-2026-few-problems-205806079.html) - **Afternoon** · 🚨 Voting problems · **Confirmed** — North Carolina's State Board of Elections extended voting by up to 45 minutes at five polling places (two in Hertford County and one each in Wilson, Lenoir and Columbus counties) that opened late because of computer and printer problems. Statewide results cannot be released until those sites close, at about 8:15 p.m. rather than 7:30, which delays the first numbers in [[NC-Sen-2026]]. The board's director said the disruptions were not signs of malicious activity. *Sources:* [WFAE](https://www.wfae.org/politics/2026-11-03/nc-extends-voting-hours-at-five-polling-places-after-technical-issues-results-will-be-delayed) · [CBS 17](https://www.cbs17.com/news/your-local-election-hq/nc-board-of-elections-extends-voting-hours-at-5-precincts-in-four-counties/) - **2:53 p.m.** · 🚨 Voting problems · **Confirmed** — The Associated Press's afternoon roundup: problems at the polls have been relatively few nationwide, with weather the biggest, and as of Tuesday afternoon none of the federal steps at polling places that Democrats had feared had happened. *Sources:* [Associated Press](https://kstp.com/ap-top-news/ap-top-news-political/election-day-unfolds-with-relatively-few-problems-some-voters-disrupted-by-weather-machine-issues/) · [USA Today](https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/election-day-2026-few-problems-205806079.html) - **Tuesday afternoon** · 🏛️ Federal action · **Confirmed** — **Justice Department sends target letters in its Alaska Senate probe.** On Election Day, prosecutors told Democratic election lawyer [[Marc Elias]] and others that they are targets of a criminal inquiry into whether Democrats recruited Daniel J. Sullivan, a retired teacher who shares a name with Republican Sen. [[Dan Sullivan]], to run and confuse voters. ABC News, citing sources, reported at least 20 target letters, more than 100 subpoenas and a grand jury examining possible conspiracy and donor-fraud offenses; the AP reported FBI visits to the candidate's donors. Elias called it "a sham investigation." Democrat [[Mary Peltola]] said she knew nothing of the effort, and Democrats deny involvement. A target letter does not mean charges will follow. Attorney General [[Todd Blanche]] declined to discuss the letters on Fox News. *Sources:* [Associated Press (via PBS NewsHour)](https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/justice-department-sent-target-letters-in-alaska-senate-criminal-probe-heres-what-that-means) · [ABC News](https://abcnews.com/US/doj-ramps-probe-alaska-senate-race-target-letters/story?id=137819400) - **Afternoon** · 📣 Statements · *Reported* — [[ICE]] posted on X on Election Day, in its campaign against voting by noncitizens: "We will track you down, arrest you, and prosecute you." The agency did not immediately say more (Associated Press). *Source:* [Associated Press](https://kstp.com/ap-top-news/ap-top-news-political/election-day-unfolds-with-relatively-few-problems-some-voters-disrupted-by-weather-machine-issues/) - **12:28 p.m.** · ⚖️ Courts · **Confirmed** — In Chester County, Pennsylvania, the Court of Common Pleas granted an emergency petition to keep three polling places (in Berwyn, Devon and West Chester) open until 8:30 p.m., 30 minutes late, because problems setting up voting machines delayed their opening. Votes cast there after 8 p.m. will be provisional ballots. Every other polling place in the county closes at 8 p.m. *Sources:* [Philadelphia Inquirer](https://www.inquirer.com/news/chester-county-voting-extension-election-day-20261103.html) · [Patch](https://patch.com/pennsylvania/westchester/polling-hours-extended-multiple-locations-around-chester-county) - **During the day** · 📣 Statements · **Confirmed** — On Election Day, [[Donald Trump]] signed two proclamations. "The American Declaration of Freedom in Space" declares the solar system "open to exploration, development, use, and the establishment of a permanent presence by American citizens," consistent with U.S. law and international obligations, and repeats the goal "We will return to the Moon by 2028" ([[Artemis Program]]); it directs no agency to do anything and does not mention the [[Outer Space Treaty]], whose Article II bars any nation from claiming the Moon or other bodies. The second proclaims Nov. 1–7 "Anti-Communism Week," warning that "socialist, communist, and radical leftist ideologies find increased expression in our Nation." It names no party, but the White House told The Daily Wire that Democrats' embrace of socialism is "an existential threat to our nation." Background: [[Anti-Communism]]. *Sources:* [White House: space proclamation](https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/11/the-american-declaration-of-freedom-in-space/) · [White House: Anti-Communism Week](https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/11/anti-communism-week-2026/) · [The Hill](https://thehill.com/homenews/6194490-trump-space-communism-proclamation/) · [The Daily Wire](https://www.dailywire.com/news/exclusive-trump-drops-the-hammer-on-communism-as-radical-dems-eye-congress) - **11:11 a.m.** · 🚨 Voting problems · **Confirmed** — Weather is the day's biggest problem so far. Flooding forced last-minute moves of polling places in eight Florida counties (21 locations, according to PBS NewsHour), and flash flooding in the Southwest made polls hard to reach in parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah. Navajo Nation election officials moved several polling places, and rural San Juan County, Utah, let some voters vote electronically. *Sources:* [Associated Press](https://kstp.com/ap-top-news/ap-top-news-political/election-day-unfolds-with-relatively-few-problems-some-voters-disrupted-by-weather-machine-issues/) · [PBS NewsHour](https://pbs.org/newshour/politics/live-updates-midterm-voters-go-to-the-polls-on-election-day) - **10:30 a.m.** · 🚨 Voting problems · **Confirmed** — Voters were sent out of Beverly Elementary, a polling place in Toledo, Ohio, after two bomb threats were phoned in to the school about 10:30 a.m. Voting paused until police swept the building, and the Lucas County Board of Elections brought extra voting machines so people could vote outside. Three other schools in the area also received threats. Ohio's Senate race is [[OH-Sen-2026-Special]]. *Sources:* [13 ABC Toledo](https://www.13abc.com/2026/11/03/polling-location-beverly-elementary-evacuated-due-bomb-treat/) · [USA Today](https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/election-day-2026-few-problems-205806079.html) - **Morning** · 🚨 Voting problems · **Confirmed** — Fulton County, Georgia, asked to rescan 1,069 early-voting ballots after two scanners failed during early voting: one stopped working at the Mechanicsville Library on Oct. 21 after a wheelchair rolled over its power cable, and another at the Hugh C. Conley Recreation Center kept showing a paper-jam error on Oct. 26. A memo from elections director Nadine Williams proposed rescanning in public view, with poll watchers present, starting between 7 and 7:30 p.m. once polls close, if the county elections board approves; WSB-TV reported that the county also asked the Georgia secretary of state's office for permission. Whether the rescan was approved had not been reported. *Sources:* [CBS News Atlanta](https://www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news/fulton-county-may-scan-more-than-1000-early-ballots-again-after-equipment-failures/) · [WSB-TV](https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/fulton-county/georgia-election-2026-fulton-asks-rescan-some-early-voting-ballots-after-scanner-issues/BD6TN7P27ZDIJBGG2OE3SY35BM/) - **Morning** · 📣 Statements · **Confirmed** — [[Donald Trump]] called in to *Fox & Friends* on Election Day morning. He predicted the results would be "better than you think" and said "inflation is solved"; the Associated Press notes inflation is running at 3.7 percent, up from 3 percent when his second term began. PBS NewsHour reports he also said the United States will halt $4 billion in aid to Israel, an idea he said [[Benjamin Netanyahu]] had raised. The Daily Beast reports the hosts struggled to get him off the phone, and that he told them "We just got Greenland", which host Brian Kilmeade clarified meant a deal with Denmark for two U.S. military bases there. A White House official told *Time* that Trump will watch the returns from the White House tonight. *Sources:* [Fox News (video)](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6407843848112) · [Associated Press](https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/triad/politics/2026/11/03/trump-says-midterm-results-will-be--better-than-you-think-) · [PBS NewsHour](https://pbs.org/newshour/politics/live-updates-midterm-voters-go-to-the-polls-on-election-day) · [The Daily Beast](https://www.thedailybeast.com/fox-hosts-struggle-to-get-ranting-trump-80-off-the-phone) · [Time](https://time.com/article/2026/11/03/what-is-trump-planning-to-do-on-election-day-midterm/) - **Morning** · 🚨 Voting problems · **Confirmed** — In Westchester County, New York, ballot scanners would not accept paper ballots; officials blamed a programming update made after the machines were tested. Voting continued, with ballots placed in emergency bags to be counted later. County Executive Ken Jenkins called it a "debacle" and promised a bipartisan investigation, and the state attorney general's office is in contact with county officials. Part of the county is in the competitive [[NY-17-2026]] House race. *Sources:* [Associated Press](https://kstp.com/ap-top-news/ap-top-news-political/election-day-unfolds-with-relatively-few-problems-some-voters-disrupted-by-weather-machine-issues/) · [PBS NewsHour](https://pbs.org/newshour/politics/live-updates-midterm-voters-go-to-the-polls-on-election-day) · [ABC7 New York](https://abc7ny.com/post/election-day-scanner-problem-affects-westchester-polling-sites/20011651/) - **7:00 a.m.** · 🚨 Voting problems · *Reported* — In Broward County, Florida, a check meant to make sure each voter got the right ballot slowed voting when polls opened at 7 a.m. The county said it was fixed by 7:20 a.m., Nextgov/FCW reported. *Source:* [Nextgov/FCW](https://www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2026/11/election-security-center-reports-limited-threats-voting-glitches-fuel-fraud-claims/417013/) - **Morning** · 🏛️ Federal action · **Confirmed** — The [[Department of Justice]] began what it calls the largest election-monitoring effort in its history: about 1,000 monitors at polling places in all 50 states, run by the Civil Rights Division under [[Harmeet Dhillon]]. PBS NewsHour reports that many are going to Democratic-leaning places, including Detroit, Philadelphia and Fulton County, Georgia. *Sources:* [Associated Press](https://kstp.com/ap-top-news/ap-top-news-political/election-day-unfolds-with-relatively-few-problems-some-voters-disrupted-by-weather-machine-issues/) · [PBS NewsHour](https://pbs.org/newshour/politics/live-updates-midterm-voters-go-to-the-polls-on-election-day) · [WBKO](https://www.wbko.com/2026/11/03/doj-monitor-elections-all-50-states-first-time/) - **1:12 a.m.** · 📣 Statements · **Confirmed** — In a 1:12 a.m. Truth Social post, [[Donald Trump]] wrote that Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., the second Dan Sullivan on Alaska's Senate ballot, was a "FAKE ALASKA CANDIDATE" who "IS MISSING IN ACTION! HE HAS TOTALLY DISAPPEARED, GONE!" and added: "MAYBE HE HAS BEEN 'KIDNAPPED' BY THE CORRUPT DUMOCRAT LAWYERS???" (The post misspells his first name as "Danial.") The race: [[AK-Sen-2026]]. *Sources:* [Trump on Truth Social](https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/117551028635722326) · [The Daily Beast](https://www.thedailybeast.com/panicked-trump-80-explodes-in-all-caps-election-day-meltdown) · [The New Republic](https://newrepublic.com/post/217496/donald-trump-alaska-senate-race-daniel-sullivan) ### Monday, November 2 - **Monday night** · ⚖️ Courts · **Confirmed** — U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton in Washington turned down the [[NAACP]]'s request to stop the Justice Department sending federal personnel to polling places, but ordered that every monitor be a clerical or administrative employee rather than a law enforcement officer: out of uniform, unarmed and without power to arrest anyone. He told the department to report by 7 a.m. Tuesday how it had made sure. Its lawyers had told the court sworn agents would be left out. *Sources:* [Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com/politics/federal-judge-orders-doj-ensure-poll-monitors-not-law-enforcement-officials) · [Democracy Now!](https://www.democracynow.org/2026/11/3/headlines/federal_judge_denies_attempt_by_naacp_to_block_doj_from_deploying_election_monitors) · [PBS NewsHour](https://pbs.org/newshour/politics/live-updates-midterm-voters-go-to-the-polls-on-election-day) - **Monday night** · ⚖️ Courts · **Confirmed** — A federal judge in Washington, [[Tanya Chutkan]], ordered the administration to stop sending election officials lists of voters it says are noncitizens. *Sources:* [Associated Press](https://kstp.com/ap-top-news/ap-top-news-political/election-day-unfolds-with-relatively-few-problems-some-voters-disrupted-by-weather-machine-issues/) · [PBS NewsHour](https://pbs.org/newshour/politics/live-updates-midterm-voters-go-to-the-polls-on-election-day) - **Monday night** · ⚖️ Courts · **Confirmed** — The [[Supreme Court of the United States]] refused, in a one-sentence order, the Trump administration's emergency request to make California set aside about 20,000 mail ballots from voters the Justice Department says are noncitizens. The full fight: [[DOJ California Noncitizen Ballot Litigation 2026]]. *Sources:* [NBC News](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/rejects-trump-effort-target-alleged-noncitizen-voters-california-midte-rcna606607) · [The Hill](https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/6190525-supreme-court-trump-administration-california-ballots/) ### Sunday, November 1 - **Sunday** · ⚖️ Courts · **Confirmed** — Federal Judge [[Sharon Gleason]] in Anchorage threw out the Justice Department's lawsuit asking her to block Alaska from certifying its Senate result if the Democrat, [[Mary Peltola]], wins. The suit argued that a second candidate named Dan Sullivan confused voters. The department said it will appeal; Sen. [[Dan Sullivan]] said he will accept the result either way. The full case: [[United States v. State of Alaska]]. *Sources:* [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/01/alaska-senate-doj-lawsuit-dismissed-sullivan-peltola.html) · [The Hill](https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/6186982-judge-dismisses-trump-alaska-lawsuit/) · [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/1/sullivan-vows-to-honour-alaska-race-outcome-us-judge-dismisses-doj-lawsuit) ### Tuesday, October 27 - **Oct. 27** · ⚖️ Courts · **Confirmed** — **Background: a Texas suit seeks to block certification until every ballot is hand counted.** The Potter County Republican Party and its chairman, Daniel Rogers, sued in federal court in Amarillo, asking for an order that stops Texas from certifying the Nov. 3 results until officials hand count every paper ballot in every precinct, with the hand count controlling where it differs from the machine count. Democracy Docket reports the case is assigned to Judge [[Matthew Kacsmaryk]]. The [[Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee]] and the DCCC, and separately the NAACP Texas State Conference, the [[League of Women Voters]] of Texas, MOVE Texas Civic Fund and [[Common Cause]], have asked to join as defendants. No hearing or ruling had been reported as of Oct. 31. Democrats won both the Texas Senate and governor races on Tuesday. *Sources:* [Democracy Docket](https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/texas-county-republicans-sue-to-block-state-election-certification/) · [Democracy Docket case page](https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/texas-election-certification-challenge/) · [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/29/texas-republican-group-seeks-to-block-certification-of-states-election) ## Connections - [[2026 Midterms Hub]]: every race, candidate and ballot measure - [[2026 Senate Races Hub]] · [[2026 House Races Hub]] · [[2026 Governor Races Hub]] · [[2026 Ballot Measures Hub]] - [[How Election Results Are Transmitted and Reported]]: why election-night numbers change - [[The Voter Poll]]: the survey behind tonight's "exit poll" numbers, and why they shift during the night - [[How a Midterm Election Is Certified]]: what happens between tonight and the official result - [[Recount Trigger Crosswalk]]: which states recount automatically, and when - [[State Election Contest Crosswalk]] and [[Election Contest Standing Crosswalk]]: how a result is challenged, and who may challenge it - The pre-election court fights: [[United States v. State of Alaska]] · [[DOJ California Noncitizen Ballot Litigation 2026]] · [[Election Worker Intimidation Litigation 2026]] - [[Election Interference]]