Trump says he'll work with Dems as they win Congress in major upset
Democrats have won control of the House and Senate, winning multiple red states in a 2026 midterm election that is widely viewed as a rebuke of President Trump.
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Pete Ricketts wins Nebraska Senate election, CBS News projects
GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts won reelection in the Nebraska Senate race, CBS News projects, fending off a challenge from independent Dan Osborn.
Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur wins Ohio rematch
The northwestern Ohio district was redrawn in October 2025, creating a more Republican-leaning seat.
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.
Democrat Katy Padilla Stout flips ex-Rep. Tony Gonzales' seat
Republicans had nominated controversial Republican Brandon Herrera after former Rep. Tony Gonzales' resignation in April.
Oregon's Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek wins after tough reelection battle
Although Democrats were generally favored in the national environment, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek's race against Christine Drazan was one of the biggest nail-biters for a Democratic incumbent in the country.
Embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller loses reelection in Ohio
Democrat Brian Poindexter defeated the Republican incumbent, who was accused of domestic abuse toward his ex-wife and young daughter.
Rep. Derrick Van Orden ousted in Wisconsin rematch
The highly competitive seat was a top target for Democrats in their quest to reclaim the majority.
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 flip Nebraska seat held by Trump critic Don Bacon
Democrat Denise Powell won Nebraska's 2nd District seat and will replace retiring GOP Rep. Don Bacon.
Democrat Bobby Pulido flips crucial South Texas district, defeating Rep. Monica De La Cruz
Democrats had heavily targeted the South Texas district, which had been redrawn in last year's redistricting.
Iowa GOP Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks ousted in rematch
Cracks in the GOP's dominance in the agriculture-heavy state widened in recent weeks as Mr. Trump's tariffs and the Iran war have hurt Iowans.
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.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar wins Minnesota governor's race, CBS News projects
Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar defeated Republican state House Speaker Lisa Demuth. She will succeed Gov. Tim Walz, who announced in January he would not seek a third term.
Democrats win majority in the Senate, flipping control of upper chamber
Democrats won control of the Senate in the 2026 elections with a raft of victories over Republicans in key races, cementing the new majority and flipping party control of the upper chamber.
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