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.

• Nov 4

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.

• Nov 4

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.

• Nov 4

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.

• Nov 4

CBS News projects Hinojosa, Talarico wins

James Talarico defeats Ken Paxton, becoming the first Democrat to win a Senate race in Texas since 1988, CBS News projects. And Democrat Gina Hinojosa beats three-term Republican incumbent Greg Abbott in Texas' gubernatorial race, CBS News also projects.

• Nov 3

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.

• Nov 4

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.

• Nov 4

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.

• Nov 4

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.

• Nov 3

Ashley Moody wins Florida Senate election

Republican Sen. Ashley Moody beat Democrat Angie Nixon in the Florida Senate race, CBS News projects, keeping the seat in GOP hands.

• Nov 3

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.

• Nov 3

CBS News projects Roy Cooper Senate win

Democrat Roy Cooper defeats Michael Whatley in the North Carolina Senate race, flipping the seat for Democrats, CBS News projects.

• Nov 3

CBS News projects Chris Pappas' Senate win

CBS News projects that Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas will win the New Hampshire Senate race, defeating former Republican Sen. John Sununu and keeping the seat in Democratic hands. Tony Dokoupil and Norah O'Donnell anchors CBS News special coverage.

• Nov 3

Trump says he will be "Mr. Veto" to Democrats

Many midterm elections could act as a referendum on President Donald Trump and his second administration. CBS News chief Washington analyst Robert Costa spoke with the president on election night.

• Nov 3

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."

• Nov 3

Analyzing Alaska, Texas Senate races

Alaska's Senate race garnered attention with Democrat Mary Peltola and two Dan Sullivans on the ballot. In typically red Texas, Republican Ken Paxton faces off against Democrat James Talarico. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more.

• Nov 3

Election cybersecurity explained

Many ballot scanners are down across New York's Westchester County, officials say. However, voters can still vote, as emergency backup procedures are in place. CBS News legal expert Chris Krebs has more on election security and technology.

• Nov 3

Texas voters on top issues

Adriana Diaz spoke with Texas voters about the top issues tipping the scales for them in a tight Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.

• Nov 3

2026 midterm election races to watch

CBS News has identified 11 key Senate and 42 House races that will likely decide the majority — all of which can change during the midterm campaign.

• Nov 2

Former President Obama endorses Booker in Kentucky Senate race

Charles Booker is running against Republican Rep. Andy Barr to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell.

• Nov 1

Analyzing the midterms with 3 days to go

Robert Costa shares his analysis of key races with just a few days to go.

• Oct 31

Who is the 2nd Dan Sullivan in Alaska race?

The New York Times alleges that the campaign of Alaska Democratic Senate nominee Mary Peltola recruited a man with the same name as her opponent Sen. Dan Sullivan to run for the seat. Peltola denies the report. Jonah Kaplan traveled to Alaska and spoke with neighbors of the second Dan Sullivan.

• Oct 30

Peltola says she "knew nothing about" the other Dan Sullivan

"I am not interested in tricking voters," Democratic Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola said, after operatives were accused of recruiting a person with the same name as Sen. Dan Sullivan.

• Oct 30

What to know about Alaska's Senate race with 2 Dan Sullivans

In Alaska's Senate race, voters will choose between four candidates, including GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan and a man with the same first and last name — a situation that has frustrated Republicans and drawn scrutiny for Democrat Mary Peltola.

• Oct 30

Trump campaigns in South Carolina

The critical Senate race in South Carolina is closer than expected, and President Trump stopped there with six days to go until the midterms. Weijia Jiang has more.

• Oct 29

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