How to watch live 2026 election results on CBS News
With control of Congress on the line in House and Senate races around the country, here's how to watch the 2026 midterm election results on Tuesday.
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Midterm results coming in as polls close in half of states — live updates
Polls are now closed in half of the states in the country as results from the 2026 midterm elections continue to come in. Follow live updates here.
See CBS News exit poll results for the 2026 midterm elections
Here's a national look at what's on voters' minds in the 2026 midterm elections as they cast their ballots.
Democrats retake House majority after 4 years
The change in the balance of power sets up a clash with the Trump administration on oversight and other legislative priorities.
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.
GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. ousted in New Jersey
Rebecca Bennett defeated the two-term Republican incumbent after his monthslong absence for depression treatment.
Democrats flip North Carolina's 11th District
In September, the House censured GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards over "inappropriate conduct" toward aides.
Ashley Moody projected to win Florida Senate election
GOP Sen. Ashley Moody defeated Democrat Angie Nixon in the Florida Senate race, CBS News projects, keeping the seat under Republican control.
Roy Cooper wins in North Carolina, flipping Senate seat for Democrats
Democrat Roy Cooper defeated Michael Whatley in the North Carolina Senate race, CBS News projects, marking a flip for Democrats after GOP Sen. Thom Tillis opted not to seek reelection.
Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire 2026 Senate election
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.
Jon Ossoff wins Georgia Senate race, keeping seat for Democrats
Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff defeated GOP Rep. Mike Collins in the Georgia Senate race, CBS News projects, holding onto his seat in the upper chamber.
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."
Democrats score major upset in South Carolina, more early battleground wins
Republicans are defending a 53-47 majority in the Senate, as Democrats aim to flip enough seats to gain control.
Democrats win control of the House
Democrats have won control of the House in the 2026 election, CBS News projects. Follow the midterm election results here, as polls begin to close.
Attorney and Trump foe targeted in Alaska ballot probe, sources say
Marc Elias, a longtime Democratic attorney and vocal opponent of the Trump administration, received one of about 20 target letters sent by the DOJ in its Alaska ballot investigation.
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