2026 midterm elections live updates: Latest news, results, and analysis
The Department of Justice offered no new details Wednesday on its Alaska election investigations as Sen. Dan S. Sullivan (R-AK) and Democrat Mary Peltola remained locked in a Senate race too close to call.
TL;DR
- Republicans lost control of the House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections.
- Democrats secured Senate majority with Josh Turek's victory in Iowa.
- Key Democratic wins include Annie Andrews in South Carolina and Gina Hinojosa in Texas.
- Historic firsts include Keisha Lance Bottoms and Byron Donalds becoming governors, and Abdul el Sayed becoming a U.S. senator.
- The election results are viewed as a rejection of President Trump's agenda, with the Iran war and affordability as key issues.
- Over 150 ballot measures addressed issues such as voting requirements, abortion policy, and transgender procedures.