US midterm elections 2026 live: Democrats eye historic upset in Mississippi Senate race as Republican blame game begins
Welcome to our continuing coverage of the 2026 midterms where almost 24 hours after Democrats secured their historic sweep of the US Congress, two Senate seats remain in play.
TL;DR
- Democrats achieved a historic sweep in the 2026 midterm elections, securing control of the US Congress.
- Two Senate seats in Alaska and Mississippi remain undecided.
- In Mississippi, Democrat Scott Colom is narrowly leading Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith.
- Republicans are engaged in a blame game, with Donald Trump, JD Vance, Pete Hegseth, and Ron DeSantis offering reasons for the party's performance.
- Voters cited the cost of living and government corruption as their top issues.
- Several historic wins were recorded, including the first Muslim senator, first openly gay senator, and first Black female governors.
- International media reacted to the election results, with headlines reflecting a significant blow to Donald Trump and a shifting political landscape.