Mississippi Senate race leans Democratic as Colom's lead grows
The Senate race in deep-red Mississippi remains unresolved, as Democrat Scott Colom has mounted a surprisingly competitive challenge to incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.
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The Senate race in deep-red Mississippi remains unresolved, as Democrat Scott Colom has mounted a surprisingly competitive challenge to incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.
Illinois Republicans are thinking about what to do next after a brutal election that saw candidates lose by significant margins throughout the state.
The Chicago Board of Elections on Monday began hearing challenges to candidates who have filed to run for mayor, alderman, and other elected offices in Chicago's upcoming municipal elections in February.
Pope Leo, who is on a 12-day, three-country trip in Latin America, also said he credits God and doctors for his lung cancer surgery recovery.
Vogue asked on Instagram whether followers knew the Iowa governor-elect once modeled for Prada. A verified account for Sand, who was previously elected to the Iowa state auditor's office, replied affirmatively in the comments.
Americans elected the country's first Black woman, and four other Black candidates, into gubernatorial roles during Tuesday's record midterm races.
The impact of Democrats' sweeping victories in the 2026 midterm elections is already being felt in Washington. Follow live updates here.
The 2026 midterm elections are not even 24 hours old, and already some tea leaves are being read about what's next for Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who won a third term in office on Tuesday.
Democrats swept the U.S. midterm elections in Illinois and nationwide. JB Pritzker won a third term as governor, Juliana Stratton won a Senate seat, and five new House representatives are headed to Washington, D.C.
Illinois Democrats once again cruised to an easy sweep of statewide offices Tuesday night as the party gained ground across the nation — including in an Illinois General Assembly where they already held supermajorities.
President Trump congratulated Democrats on their victories, but in a phone call with CBS News he also threatened to use his "total veto power."
The change in the balance of power sets up a clash with the Trump administration on oversight and other legislative priorities.
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.
Here's a national look at what's on voters' minds in the 2026 midterm elections as they cast their ballots.
Chicago Board of Education member Jessica Biggs on Tuesday declared victory in the race to become the first school board president in the city's history.
Former Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss will become the next Congressman from Illinois' 9th District, replacing longtime Rep. Jan Schakowsky.
Sherrod Brown faced off against Husted, who was appointed to the seat last year to replace Vice President JD Vance.
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.
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.
Democrat Melissa Bean will return to Congress, replacing outgoing U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, who gave up his seat in a failed bid for the U.S. Senate.
Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign produced a controversial ad in October that featured Amy Acton's estranged mother.
Democrat Patty Garcia declared victory on Tuesday in the race to succeed her boss, U.S. Rep Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (no relation) in Illinois' 4th Congressional District, following months of accusations of using machine politics to get the seat.
David Crowley won the Democratic nomination after dropping out of the primary and then jumping back in.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton will be the state's new U.S. senator, CBS News projects.
Donna Miller will be Illinois' next congresswoman in the 2nd Congressional District, replacing incumbent Rep. Robin Kelly, who gave up her seat in a failed bid for the U.S. Senate.
