Democrats win House and Senate control in sweeping victory
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in an election that's widely viewed as a rebuke of President Trump. Follow live updates here.
Democrats take control of House and Senate
Democrats score major upsets and take control of Senate
Democrats were able to pick up the seats needed to gain control of the Senate, CBS News projects, and the party scored several upset victories in red states.
Democrats win House majority with Trump approval at historic low
Democrats won control of the House in the 2026 midterm elections, CBS News projects, with victories in battleground districts across the country.
James Talarico wins Texas Senate race, flipping seat for Democrats
Democrat James Talarico will defeat Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, CBS News projects, marking a major flip for Democrats that they have long sought in the Lone Star State.
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, CBS News projects
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated former GOP Rep. Mike Rogers in Michigan, CBS News projects, after one of the most contentious contests of the midterm elections.
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Trump congratulates Democrats in election night call with CBS News
President Trump congratulated Democrats on their victories, but in a phone call with CBS News he also threatened to use his "total veto power."
Gina Hinojosa wins Texas gubernatorial race against Greg Abbott
Texas voters elected a governor to serve a four-year term overseeing the state's executive branch, implementing laws and shaping policies.
Troy Jackson defeats longtime Maine Sen. Susan Collins
Democrat Troy Jackson defeated longtime GOP Sen. Susan Collins in the Maine Senate race, CBS News projects.
Democrats, retaking House majority, aim to derail Trump's agenda
The change in the balance of power sets up a clash with the Trump administration on oversight and other legislative priorities.
Sherrod Brown wins Ohio Senate race, flipping seat for Democrats
Sherrod Brown faced off against Husted, who was appointed to the seat last year to replace Vice President JD Vance.
Democrat Josh Turek wins Iowa Senate race
Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek defeated GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson in the Iowa Senate race, CBS News projects, in a major pickup for Democrats as they seek to take control of the upper chamber.
Democrat Annie Andrews wins South Carolina Senate race
Democrat Annie Andrews won a stunning upset over GOP Sen. Darline Graham, who was running for her late brother Lindsey Graham's seat.
Adam Hamilton wins Kansas Senate race in another Democratic upset
Democratic Reverend Adam Hamilton defeated GOP Sen. Roger Marshall in the Kansas Senate race, CBS News projects, unseating the incumbent in a major upset.
Democrat Amy Acton wins Ohio governor's race
Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign produced a controversial ad in October that featured Amy Acton's estranged mother.
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Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Senate election, CBS News projects
Peggy Flanagan's projected victory in Minnesota closes the door on one of the few pickup opportunities for Republicans in the Senate.
Trump says he could use "tremendous powers" if Democrats win
President Trump remained optimistic about GOP chances ahead of polls closing: "We have a good chance. But we're not going to be embarrassed."
Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Senate race
Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas defeated former GOP Sen. John Sununu in the New Hampshire Senate race, CBS News projects, keeping the seat in Democratic control.
Democrat Rosenthal wins ugly race for Texas railroad commissioner
Republican Bo French attracted attention when he posted a photo of students of South Asian descent cheering at a football game with a caption saying the University of Texas has a "problem" that is "far worse than anyone imagined."
Frantic 911 call from hero dad who killed school shooter released
The armed father who was hailed for his heroic actions during a deadly shooting at his daughters' elementary school in Oregon frantically called authorities before he went after the shooter.
Parts of jet that crashed in Palm Beach County found miles away, NTSB says
Nine people were killed when a Learjet 60 that departed Austin for the Bahamas crashed in Palm Beach County on Sunday.
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