Mississippi Senate race still a toss-up; Democrat holds slim lead
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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These House and Senate midterm races don't have winners yet
Democrats won sizable House and Senate majorities in the 2026 midterm elections, but the exact margins are unclear because some races haven't been projected yet. Here's where the results stand.
Trump says U.S. took a "giant step back in history" with midterm results
President Trump on Sunday said the U.S. "took a giant step back in history" as his White House continued to roil from his post-midterm shakeup
Democrats win Senate control — live updates
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.
Sen. Chris Murphy out of hospital, will miss votes after stroke
Murphy's doctor said he expects the senator to "make a full recovery following rehabilitation."
Sen. Johnson on delaying leadership elections
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin joins "The Takeout" to discuss President Trump's decision to replace his White House chief of staff, his push to delay the GOP Senate leadership elections, and more.
What's next in Mississippi, Alaska
Initial vote counts in Mississippi and Alaska's Senate races show the Democratic candidates with razor-thin leads over the Republicans. CBS News' Fin Gómez discusses what's next.
Power shifts on Capitol Hill
House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to step aside from his party leadership role as Republicans reel from the midterm election results. Meanwhile, current House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries launched his speakership bid. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Caitlin Huey-Burns report on the changing balance of power on Capitol Hill.
Midterm fallout begins after Democrats win control of Congress
The impact of Democrats' sweeping victories in the 2026 midterm elections is already being felt in Washington. Follow live updates here.
The 2026 blue wave, in charts
Compared to the 2024 presidential race, Democratic senators-elect won by larger margins in the 2026 midterms, while Republicans won by smaller ones.
What's next as Democrats win big in midterms
Major Garrett shares what to expect from Democrats and the Trump administration as the blue party is projected to gain control of both the House and Senate.
Latest on undecided midterm races
Several Senate races are still undecided the day after the midterms. Ed O'Keefe breaks it down.
Adam Hamilton on his Senate win in Kanas
Adam Hamilton, who became the first Democrat to win a Senate seat in Kansas since 1932, talks about how he won over voters in his state and what he plans to do when he enters office.
Outcome of Alaska Senate race could take weeks to determine
The Senate race in Alaska, which has garnered widespread attention with two candidates named Dan Sullivan, remains in limbo.
Where Mississippi, Alaska Senate races stand
The Senate races in Mississippi and Alaska remain unresolved as of Wednesday morning. CBS News elections and surveys executive director Anthony Salvanto has more.
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.
What voters said about Trump in exit polls
Democrats took control of the House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections. Weijia Jiang shares President Trump's reaction to the news and Major Garrett analyzes exit poll insights on his presidency.
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.
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.
James Talarico's victory speech
CBS News projects that Democratic State Rep. James Talarico has flipped a Texas Senate seat, defeating Republican Ken Paxton. Talarico delivered his victory speech on Wednesday after winning the first Texas Senate seat since 1988.
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.
Jon Ossoff delivers victory speech
Sen. Jon Ossoff delivered his reelection speech on Wednesday as CBS News projected him to win his Georgia race against Republican Rep. Mike Collins.
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.
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.
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.
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