2026 midterm elections live updates: Latest news, results, and analysis
Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest person, saw his net worth fall by $33.5 billion on Wednesday as investors sold off shares in his companies in anticipation of the incoming Democratic majorities in Congress.
TL;DR
- Republicans lost control of the House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections.
- Josh Turek's victory in Iowa secured a Democratic Senate majority.
- Notable Democratic wins included Annie Andrews, Amy Acton, Gina Hinojosa, and James Talarico.
- Historic firsts included Keisha Lance Bottoms (first black governor), Byron Donalds (Florida's first black governor), and Abdul el Sayed (first Muslim U.S. senator).
- The election results were seen as a rebuke of President Donald Trump's agenda, with the Iran war and affordability as key issues.
- Over 150 ballot measures addressed topics like voting requirements, abortion policy, and transgender procedures for minors.