2026 midterm elections live updates: Latest news, results, and analysis
Michigan’s Democratic Senate candidate Abdul el Sayed declared victory in the Wolverine State on Wednesday morning at around 1:30 a.m.. The Associated Press has not yet called the race, and Republican Mike Rogers has not conceded.
TL;DR
- Democrats secured majorities in both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate.
- Abdul el Sayed declared victory in Michigan's Senate race, while Mike Rogers has not conceded.
- Democrats flipped several Republican-held Senate seats, including in Iowa, South Carolina, Texas, and Kansas.
- President Donald Trump commented on the election results, affirming confidence in his Cabinet and stating his intention to work with Democrats.
- Key House races saw Democrats unseating Republican incumbents in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
- The article highlights the unexpected scale of Democratic gains, particularly in traditionally Republican strongholds.
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott conceded to Democrat Gina Hinojosa, with Trump blaming Abbott's perceived shift in political alignment.