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Press review · Wednesday, 4 November 2026
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npr.org
Review: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is superb, streamlined and safe
Nintendo's new Ocarina of Time remake enshrines its place in the gaming canon for generations to come. But despite its stupendous production values, the game left me feeling oddly bereft.
+1 source- polygon.comThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Studio Officially Revealed
Nintendo finally pulls back the curtain
- polygon.comThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Studio Officially Revealed
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theguardian.com
Georgia’s Keisha Lance Bottoms makes US history as first Black woman to be elected state governor
Billionaire Rick Jackson was favored to win until ex-Atlanta mayor campaigned with Barack Obama and Jon Ossoff
+3 sources- nbcnews.comKeisha Lance Bottoms wins the Georgia governor’s race, flipping the office for Democrats
NBC News projects that Bottoms, the former mayor of Atlanta, defeated billionaire Republican Rick Jackson in the contest to succeed Gov. Brian Kemp.
- npr.orgGeorgia elects the nation's first Black female governor
Keisha Lance Bottoms' win marks the first time Georgia has elected a Democratic governor in more than 20 years.
- fox5atlanta.comHistoric election reshapes Georgia's political future: Here's what happened
Georgia voters made history Tuesday, electing Keisha Lance Bottoms as the state's first female governor, returning Sen. Jon Ossoff to Washington and flipping several statewide offices to Democrats.
- nbcnews.comKeisha Lance Bottoms wins the Georgia governor’s race, flipping the office for Democrats
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Progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race to become first Muslim US senator
Democrat defeats Mike Rogers in race marked by Islamophobic attacks from Trump and Republican allies
+3 sources- yahoo.comDemocrats Win Michigan Senate as Abdul El-Sayed Makes History
Abdul El-Sayed will be the first Muslim U.S. senator in history.
- npr.orgDemocrat Abdul El-Sayed defeats Republican Mike Rogers in key Michigan Senate race
El-Sayed's campaign tested how an antiestablishment candidate on the left would fare in a perennial Midwest battleground. With the win, he'll become the first Muslim American to serve in the Senate.
- bbc.comLeft-wing Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race
El-Sayed bested Republican Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim senator in US history.
- yahoo.comDemocrats Win Michigan Senate as Abdul El-Sayed Makes History
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nbcnews.com
Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff cruises to re-election in Georgia
Ossoff defeated GOP Rep. Mike Collins, NBC News projects, after a race in which his speeches drew national attention from Democrats looking for future party leaders.
+4 sources- cbsnews.comJon Ossoff wins Georgia 2026 Senate election, keeping seat for Democrats
Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff defeated GOP Rep. Mike Collins in the Georgia Senate race, CBS News projects, holding onto his seat in the upper chamber.
- npr.orgJon Ossoff wins reelection in Georgia, easily defeating Republican Mike Collins
A year ago, the Georgia Senate race was considered one of the cycle's marquee Senate showdowns. In the end, Ossoff easily defeated Collins.
- foxnews.comDemocrats hold firm in Georgia as Republicans fail to flip prized Senate seat
Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff defeated Rep. Mike Collins in Georgia's 2026 midterms Senate race after clashes over immigration and Trump's tariffs.
- fox5atlanta.comMAP: Ossoff wins reelection | How Georgians voted in its U.S. Senate race
Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff secured a second term representing Georgia on Tuesday.
- cbsnews.comJon Ossoff wins Georgia 2026 Senate election, keeping seat for Democrats
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Tuesday’s elections bring historic first for Black governors
Multiple Black governors will serve at the same time for the first time U.S. history, after four wins in elections across the country.
+1 source- npr.orgThese 9 candidates for governor just made history
Voters on Tuesday elected the nation's first Black woman governor and the nation's first Native American woman governor.
- npr.orgThese 9 candidates for governor just made history
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Democrats claim staggering victories in districts gerrymandered to favor Republicans across the US
Mid-cycle redrawing of district boundaries, especially in states president won in 2024, did not yield results party was hoping for
+31 sources- thehill.comTexas, Alaska, Maine Senate races flip blue on DDHQ map
Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) is forecasting Senate races in Texas, Alaska and Maine will flip toward Democrats on Tuesday, enough to put the party in a prime position of winning back the upper chamber. …
- yahoo.comFrom Texas to Maine, Democrats are leading in Senate battlegrounds: Here's what the latest polls show
In order to flip the Senate, Democrats need to keep control of their 47 seats and gain four more.
- natesilver.netWhere polls and fundamentals clash
Democrats’ Senate odds are boosted by higher-quality candidates. But polls and other data mostly tell a consistent story.
- npr.orgWhat early voting numbers tell us about the midterms : Here & Now Anytime
Early voting numbers show large turnout among Black voters, young people and other groups that typically support Democrats. Meanwhile, opinion polls show Democrats winning enough seats to take control of the House, while control of the Senate remains up for grabs. We hear more from NPR's Stephen Fowler, who is traveling the country. Then, a political earthquake went off in Michigan on Sunday after Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens withdrew her endorsement of Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and backed Republican Mike Rogers. Detroit Free Press' M.L. Elrick talks about what it means for the race. And, President Trump's Justice Department on Monday asked the Supreme Court to force California to set aside thousands of disputed ballots. We speak with Barbara McQuade, a law professor at the University of Michigan.
- foxnews.comThe battle for Congress is just the beginning. Here's what's at stake on Election Day
Election Day 2026 sees Republicans defending slim majorities as early voting shatters records with over 54 million ballots already cast nationwide.
- bbc.comThree scenarios for how the US midterm results could unfold
Democratic wave or Republican resilience? Here are three possible outcomes after Americans have their say.
- cbsnews.com2026 elections live updates on final day of midterm voting to determine Senate and House control
All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats are on the ballot, while 36 states will be electing governors.
- cnbc.com5 things to watch on Election Day as Democrats push for control of Congress
Voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide control of Congress in an election that will define the last two years of Donald Trump's presidency.
- nbcnews.comFloods and severe weather beset parts of the U.S. on Election Day
The weather’s effect on voter turnout will be watched closely by campaigns seeking to draw as many supporters out to the polls as possible.
- newsweek.comDemocrats lead all Senate races surveyed by ‘most accurate pollster’
As voters head to the polls, Democrats hold advantages across 10 Senate contests that could shape control of Congress.
- nytimes.comEarly Voting Turnout Offers Promising Signs for Democrats
Early voting figures tell an incomplete story, but strong turnout among key demographics stood out in critical Senate battlegrounds.
- finance.yahoo.comPrediction markets give Republicans slightly better odds of holding the Senate. They’re more aligned with pollsters regarding the House.
Prediction markets and pollsters both say Democrats are favored to take both the US House and Senate on Tuesday.
- wbur.orgMass. voters hit the polls on Election Day
Across the country, the focus is on a few key races that could shift the balance of power on Capitol Hill. But in Massachusetts, incumbents are broadly expected to keep their seats. Residents are focused on the nine ballot questions that ask about issues ranging from gun laws to election rules.
- rte.ieDemocrats eye House gains as key races tighten
Democrats need four seats to win the House, but redistricting and several highly competitive races could complicate matters.
- wpr.orgWith Wisconsin's leadership on the line, voters head to the polls
It's Election Day, and voters in Wisconsin will choose Wisconsin's next governor. Their votes also could shift control in the state Legislature, where Republicans have held control for two decades.
- 19thnews.orgJuliana Stratton’s win in Illinois exemplifies a changing Senate
The midterm elections are set to reshape the face of an institution historically dominated by older White men and often likened to a country club.
- independent.co.ukUS midterm predictions latest: Democrats tipped to sweep Congress
Over $1.6 billion worth of bets have been placed this year according to one prediction platform
- pbs.orgLive Results: Nebraska Senate midterm election
Republicans in the ruby-red state of Nebraska have found themselves on the back foot this midterm season as their opponents have made surprising gains in key races.
- globalnews.caU.S. midterm early returns suggest young voters swinging away from Trump, GOP - National | Globalnews.ca
Democrats are looking to win majorities in the House and Senate, which would curb Trump's power after he's faced few limits from a compliant Republican-controlled Congress.
- wsmv.comWhy some early Tennessee election results show razor-thin margins
With more than 50% of ballots counted in Tennessee, some races are seemingly close.
- cnn.comA blue wave, a rejection of Trump and other takeaways from the midterms | CNN Politics
The Democratic wave is here. The party claimed control of Congress and won governors’ races across the country on Tuesday – and now, as votes are counted in more key states, the question is how many more Republicans will be wiped out.
- bloomberg.comDemocrats Win US House Control, Move Closer to Senate Majority
Democrats won control of both chambers of the US Congress in a midterm election landslide that amounted to a rejection of President Donald Trump following widespread voter discontent with the economy and the war in Iran.
- calmatters.orgWill Democrats control Congress? Their path runs through California. Watch these races
As Democrats fight to control Congress, the party needs midterm California voters to deliver on the promise of Prop. 50 and oust five Republicans
- kstp.comThe Latest: Voters hand Democrats Senate control in sharp rebuke to Trump’s power
Democrats won control of the U.S. Senate and are on the brink of taking the House in Tuesday’s 2026 midterm elections in a widespread repudiation of President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Six Senate seats and two dozen in the House have flipped toward Democrats. It’s the first time in decades that Texas, Kansas and South Carolina have elected Democratic senators. Democrats in Georgia, Ohio, Iowa and Texas also won races for governor, flipping GOP-held offices. According to The AP Voter Poll, most voters appear to blame Trump's administration for high costs and want Congress to impose more checks on him.
- stlpr.orgIllinois election results: U.S. Senate, governor and congressional races
Voters in the Metro East cast ballots on Tuesday for governor, secretary of state and attorney general and in midterm contests for U.S. Senate and House.
- channel3000.comWisconsin Democrats win majority in State Senate
MADISON, Wis. -- For the first time in over 15 years, Democrats will hold a majority in the Wisconsin State Senate.
- texastribune.orgTexas GOP's gerrymander could backfire in U.S. House races
Republicans were heading toward losses in two U.S. House seats they already controlled and appeared on track to flip no more than one of their gerrymander targets.
- fox6now.comWisconsin election: Democrats win control of State Legislature for first time since 2011
For the first time since 2011, Democrats now have control of the Wisconsin Legislature after winning several key races during the 2026 midterm elections.
- hollywoodreporter.comKimmel Bashes Trump After Democrats’ Midterms “Tsunami”: “The Only Ass on His Mind Is the One That Just Got Handed to Him”
The ABC fixture was the first late night host to weigh in on the dramatic election results that included historic wins and the Democrats projected to take control of both chambers of Congress.
- ctmirror.orgBlue wave crashes over CT General Assembly
Democrats project majorities of at least 30-6 in the Senate and 111-40 in the House, with other races too close to call late Tuesday night.
- spotlightpa.orgDemocrats flip PA Senate, giving Shapiro a powerful trifecta
Unofficial election results show Pennsylvania Democrats are on track to win both chambers of the PA legislature.
- thehill.comTexas, Alaska, Maine Senate races flip blue on DDHQ map
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nebraskapublicmedia.org
Ricketts expected to win tight race for U.S. Senate
Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts was expected to retain his Senate seat after a tight race against independent candidate Dan Osborn.
+2 sources- nbcnews.comGOP Sen. Pete Ricketts fends off independent Dan Osborn in Nebraska Senate race
NBC News projects Ricketts has won re-election after facing a competitive race in the traditionally red state.
- cbsnews.comPete Ricketts wins Nebraska 2026 Senate election, CBS News projects
GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts won reelection in the Nebraska Senate race, CBS News projects, fending off a challenge from independent Dan Osborn.
- nbcnews.comGOP Sen. Pete Ricketts fends off independent Dan Osborn in Nebraska Senate race
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US midterm elections 2026 live: Americans go to the polls to decide control of Congress
Voters are casting their ballots across the US in a referendum on Donald Trump’s agenda
+50 sources- aljazeera.comWhat time do polls open and close in the US midterm elections 2026?
The first polls are set to open in Vermont at 5am (10:00 GMT).
- bbc.comLive updates: 2026 US midterm elections and results
Donald Trump's Republican Party currently controls both chambers of Congress - but that could change after today's election.
- ms.now2026 midterm election results live: Poll closing times and key races
Follow live updates on the 2026 midterm elections, including poll closing times, key Senate, House and governor races and how to watch election night coverage.
- npr.orgFour types of House races to watch on election night to know how it might go
As polls close on Election Day and results start rolling in, these are some of the House races that will help explain how the midterms are unfolding.
- pbs.orgHere's when polls are closing in your state this midterm election
While tens of millions of Americans have already cast their early votes in the 2026 midterm elections, millions more are expected to vote in person on Election Day.
- yahoo.comWhat early voting does and doesn’t tell us about the 2026 midterms
Approximately 54 million Americans have offered a glimpse into the midterm election, which is seeing an uptick in younger and racially diverse voters.
- nbcnews.comElection 2026 live updates: Voters head to the polls in a midterm battle for House and Senate control
Get live updates and the latest news on Election Day 2026 as midterm polls open and Democrats push to check Trump.
- nytimes.com2026 Midterm Elections Live Updates: Voters Head to the Polls to Decide Control of Congress
The elections, which cap a contentious campaign season, will offer the first nationwide verdict on President Trump’s second term. It could take days or weeks before the full results are known.
- abc7ny.comMidterm elections 2026: Live updates, election results and key races across the country
ABC has live updates on the 2026 midterm elections with real-time results, vote counts and the latest election news from across the country.
- texastribune.orgHere’s how 2026 midterm election votes will be counted in Texas
Results from early voting should start rolling out after polls close at 7 p.m. It will be hours before all races are called.
- cnbc.comWhat the 2026 midterm elections could mean for Trump's final two years
Oddsmakers and public polls place Democrats in a favorable position ahead of Election Day.
- boston.com2026 live election results: Mass. Ballot Question 4, Election Day voter registration
Follow along as votes are counted on election night.
- vineyardgazette.comIslanders Join Nation in Midterm Elections - The Vineyard Gazette
Islanders will join the rest of the country Tuesday in casting their ballots in the midterm elections. Polls open at 7 a.m. in all six towns and will close at 8 p.m.
- timesofindia.indiatimes.comUS Senate Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Trump's intervention falters as court dismisses election lawsuit - The Times of India
The 2026 US midterm elections are emerging as a test of how far political divisions, campaign spending and voter concerns can reshape the balance of
- wfyi.orgLive blog: Indiana's 2026 midterm elections
Follow this live blog for election updates throughout the day — WFYI's news team will be traveling around Indianapolis to talk to voters.
- wral.comElection Day latest: Polling issues in 4 counties, results delayed
Polls close at 7:30 p.m. for North Carolina’s 2026 midterms. Follow along with WRAL’s coverage with live updates from the polls and coverage of key races.
- abc7.comLive election results for 2026 California propositions. Here's where the races stand
California voters are deciding on 14 statewide propositions during the 2026 general election. Here's a look at election results as they come in for each proposition on the ballot.
- vermontpublic.orgLive results: Vermont's 2026 general election
Stay with Vermont Public for live results from Vermont's 2026 general election on November 3, 2026.
- wowt.comLIVE - Election Night 2026 streaming coverage & live updates
Track the latest Election Night updates on our liveblog and in the First Alert 6 streaming app.
- newschannel5.comCLICK HERE for the latest 2026 Midterm election results
Follow the latest 2026 Midterm election results here, including the race for governor and 3 Constitutional Amendments
- wtop.comLive results: Virginia midterm election 2026 – WTOP News
See live results of the 2026 midterm election in Virginia.
- wwmt.comWATCH LIVE: Michigan Election Night coverage, results and analysis
It's Election Day, and News Channel 3 is bringing you the latest as votes are counted in Michigan.
- cnn.comEarly election results suggest dramatic shifts in the House | CNN Politics
See how every US House district is shifting in the 2026 midterm elections compared with the 2024 presidential results, updated live as votes are counted.
- cbsnews.com2026 Texas midterm election results roll in as key races take shape
Texans are casting their ballots in the 2026 midterms, choosing candidates for key federal, statewide and local races.
- fox35orlando.comFlorida Election Day live updates: election results, analysis, news
Florida voters will decide a number of key races in Tuesday's 2026 midterm election, including the governor's race, attorney general's race, agriculture commissioner's race, U.S. Senate, several Congressional races, and three proposed amendments.
- oilcity.news2026 Wyoming General Election Results Live: US House/Senate and statewide races, Prop 1
CASPER, Wyo. — General election polls close at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Results are provided by the Associated Press. Contested races include U.S. Senate,
- michiganpublic.orgMichigan General Election Results 2026
Follow live Michigan election results for the 2026 midterm, including governor, U.S. Senate, Congress and state legislative races. See vote totals and race updates after polls close.
- abc13.comLatest midterm election results and live updates after polls close in Southeast Texas
ABC13 Houston is bringing you live updates throughout this Election Day in Texas, from voting information to the latest results throughout the night.
- 6abc.com2026 election live updates for Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware
Election results are coming in across the Philadelphia region, with several high-profile races already called in the 2026 midterm elections.
- fox13seattle.comWA election results 2026: Key house races, initiatives, ballot measures
Ballots are being counted across Washington following the 2026 midterm general election. Here's a look at the results.
- apnews.comSouth Carolina Governor Election Live Results 2026
Live results for the 2026 South Carolina Governor general election. Track election results with real-time vote counts, county-level maps and race calls from AP.
- wistv.comSouth Carolina 2026 election: Watch live coverage, race results
WIS will be live Tuesday night as Your First Alert to election results across South Carolina.
- wbko.comLive Updates: Kentucky voters cast ballots for 2026 midterms on Election Day
Kentuckians are making selections for local offices and at the state level as the polls are now open for the 2026 midterms.
- fox2detroit.comMichigan midterm election live results
See live race results across Michigan in the 2026 midterm election.
- denverpost.comElection night liveblog: Democrats gain control of Senate, retain seats in Colorado
Live election results, analysis and coverage from across the state as Coloradans vote in the 2026 election.
- kuow.orgLive updates: Washington voters likely to keep ‘millionaires tax’ after election night returns
Follow KUOW's live coverage of 2026 midterm elections in Seattle and Washington state.
- bridgemi.comMichigan election results: Governor, Senate, US House, proposals, more - Bridge Michigan
Live results of the top races throughout Michigan.
- abcnews.comVirginia 2026 live midterm results: Democrat Mark Warner projected winner of Senate race
Virginians headed to the polls Tuesday to vote in the midterm elections, which include races for one Senate seat and each of the state's 11 House seats.
- calmatters.orgLive California election results
Leer en español. As the votes are counted for California’s elections, we’ve got you covered with stories on all the key races, plus continually updated results below starting at 8 p.m. Pacific time. Follow breaking news from the CalMatters team throughout the day by reading our live blog. In close contests, it could take days, […]
- latimes.com2026 midterm election live results
General election 2026 live results: Follow live results as Angelenos and Californians vote for Los Angeles mayor, state governor and other state, county and city races.
- nysfocus.comNew York 2026 Election Results
Live 2026 New York election results for governor, comptroller, attorney general, Congress, and the Legislature, from the State Board of Elections.
- fox9.comLive results: Minnesota election 2026
Live results for the Minnesota midterm elections including governor, U.S. Senate, attorney general and U.S. congressional districts.
- nhpr.orgElection Live Updates: Democrats sweep federal races, as voter turnout surges across New Hampshire
Listen to NHPR for special live coverage and the latest 2026 election results.
- abc7news.comMidterm election results: Live updates for key races across the US
ABC has live updates on the 2026 midterm elections with real-time results, vote counts and the latest election news from across the country.
- wect.comWECT tracks election results, balance of power as polls close
When polls close tonight, WECT will stream live coverage as results come in.
- foxla.comLIVE: Election results in California
From the high-stakes races for California governor, LA mayor, and LA County sheriff to critical ballot measures and the battle for Congress, FOX 11 is tracking results in real time.
- signalcleveland.orgElection Day 2026 results: Ohio statewide offices and U.S. House and Senate - Signal Cleveland
We will have Ohio election results from the Associated Press for statewide races as they come in after polls close on Election Day.
- indepthnh.org2026 Election Results for New Hampshire - InDepthNH.org
New Hampshire voters are making their voices heard this Election Day, casting ballots in races that will help shape the future of the Granite State and the nation. Results will be updated throughout election night as new information becomes available. Election results are provided by The Associated Press. Question #2: Because of the way this […]
- wndu.comLIVE UPDATES: Latest election results for Indiana, Michigan races
WNDU will be your source for the latest local election information on Election Day (November 3).
- daytondailynews.comDems flip area Statehouse seats: Election 2026 live updates
Polls opened at 6:30 a.m. today for a consequental Election Day that will decide Ohio’s next governor, who will represent Ohio in Congress — and which party will control it — numerous Statehouse seats and local candidates and tax issues.
- aljazeera.comWhat time do polls open and close in the US midterm elections 2026?
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Democrat Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Senate race to become first out gay senator
Pappas focused campaign against Republican John Sununu on serving as a bulwark against Trump administration
+3 sources- nbcnews.comDemocrat Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire’s Senate race
The Democratic congressman defeated Republican former Sen. John Sununu, NBC News projects, keeping retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s seat blue.
- foxnews.comDemocrats score major Senate victory as Pappas defeats Trump-backed Republican in key battleground
Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas defeats John Sununu in New Hampshire's high-stakes Senate race, a critical hold as Democrats seek the Senate majority.
- abc7ny.comPappas wins New Hampshire Senate seat, Sununu concedes
Democrat Christopher Pappas is projected to win the Senate seat in New Hampshire, defeating former Sen. Chris Sununu.
- nbcnews.comDemocrat Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire’s Senate race
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Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeats Texas governor Greg Abbott in stunning upset
Hinojosa wins momentous victory, shatters Republican grip on key office and will become state’s first Latina governor
+7 sources- nytimes.comAbbott Campaigns Hard — and Far Away From Paxton
The Texas governor is locked in a tough re-election fight and, Republican consultants said, having Ken Paxton at the top of the ticket is not helping.
- cnbc.comTexas governor race tightens in prediction markets, but Abbott remains favored
Prediction markets still show the Republican incumbent favored to win a fourth term, but the odds have narrowed in recent weeks.
- kut.orgAbbott vs. Hinojosa: What's at stake in the Texas governor’s race
Texas voters will decide Tuesday whether to give Gov. Greg Abbott a fourth term or elect Democrat Gina Hinojosa. The candidates have different plans for public education, property taxes and making life more affordable.
- texastribune.orgDemocrat Gina Hinojosa defeats Greg Abbott for Texas governor
Hinojosa’s victory over Abbott, a three-term incumbent, triggers a political earthquake in a state that has not elected a Democrat to the governor’s mansion since 1990.
- npr.orgDemocrat Gina Hinojosa wins race for Texas governor, ousting Greg Abbott
Hinojosa, an Austin state representative, is set to be the state's first Democratic governor since 1995 and will be the state's first Latina governor.
- nbcnews.comDemocrat Gina Hinojosa takes down Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in stunning result
Hinojosa, a state representative, will be Texas’ first Democratic governor in more than three decades and its first Hispanic governor, NBC News projects.
- cbsnews.comArizona Gov. Katie Hobbs wins reelection, defeating GOP election denier Andy Biggs
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs will win the governor's race, CBS News projects, besting Trump ally Rep. Andy Biggs.
- nytimes.comAbbott Campaigns Hard — and Far Away From Paxton
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yahoo.com
Election Day prognosis: Will Dems win the House and Senate? What’s happening in Florida? | THE FIGHT FOR 2028
It’s Election Day! How are both sides looking in the final hours? Plus, how will the fallout from Rep. Haley Stevens’s (D-Mich.) endorsement of former GOP Rep. Mike Rogers affect the Michigan Senate ...
+14 sources- cbsnews.comDemocrat Haley Stevens endorses Michigan GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers amid rift with Abdul El-Sayed
Haley Stevens, who had the support of the Senate Democrats' campaign arm in the primary, had previously said she was supporting the Democratic ticket.
- bbc.comHaley Stevens endorses Republican in key Michigan Senate race
Haley Stevens, a former congresswomen who lost out on the Democratic nomination to Abdul El-Sayed, endorses his opponent days before the vote.
- theguardian.comDemocrat Haley Stevens endorses Abdul El-Sayed’s Republican rival Mike Rogers
Some who worked for Stevens’ campaign also reportedly quit following her endorsement of Rogers
- thehill.comStevens staff resign over Rogers endorsement
Staffers for Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) are reportedly resigning over the lawmaker’s recent decision to endorse former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) in Michigan’s competitive Senate race. “Hello, as of November 1st I am no longer with the Office of Congresswoman Haley Stevens,” the automated email reply from Stevens’s former communications director reads. A statement, first…
- clickondetroit.comHaley Stevens endorses Mike Rogers over Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race
Former Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Haley Stevens is endorsing Republican nominee Mike Rogers over Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed in the race to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Gary Peters.
- aljazeera.comWhy did Democrat Haley Stevens just endorse a Republican for US Senate?
Stevens’s endorsement of Mike Rogers comes after a bitter dispute with Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed.
- cnbc.comDemocratic Rep. Stevens endorses Republican Rogers over rival El-Sayed in Michigan Senate election
Haley Stevens had lost the Democratic nomination for Senate in Michigan to Abdul El-Sayed earlier this year.
- cnn.comHow an attempt at Democratic unity in Michigan imploded | CNN Politics
As recently as Saturday night, the prospect of Democrat Haley Stevens endorsing Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race had seemed implausible.
- foxnews.com2026 Midterms: Haley Stevens backs Mike Rogers in Michigan
One day before Election Day, Haley Stevens endorses Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan as both parties make final appeals in a pivotal Senate race.
- ft.comDemocrats close ranks after shock Michigan defection
Haley Stevens’s support for Republican candidate instead of Abdul El-Sayed fuels anger
- nbcnews.com‘Terrible betrayal’: House Democrats consider whether to banish Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens
Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic leader, said his caucus will discuss next steps on Stevens — who endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for Senate — after Election Day.
- abcnews.comGOP touts Stevens' endorsement of Republican rival while El-Sayed's campaign reports a record haul
As Republicans touted Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens' 11th-hour endorsement of GOP Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers, Democrats downplayed its impact.
- fox2detroit.comMichigan Senate race results
Abdul El-sayed and Mike Rogers’ Senate race is one of the most-watched races in the country. See live election results here, and how the balance of power is faring.
- bridgemi.comAbdul El-Sayed, Mike Rogers US Senate race tightens in Michigan - Bridge Michigan
Live election results in Michigan's US Senate race between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed.
- cbsnews.comDemocrat Haley Stevens endorses Michigan GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers amid rift with Abdul El-Sayed
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komonews.com
Washington state early election results: Where key races and measures stand
It's finally here: Election Day.This year, Washington voters are weighing a repeal on the controversial Millionaires Tax, changes to parental rights in public s
+1 source- kuow.orgSocially conservative, fiscally liberal? Election night takeaways in Washington state
Tax the rich, but don’t let trans girls play sports — and other insights from early election results in Washington.
- kuow.orgSocially conservative, fiscally liberal? Election night takeaways in Washington state
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channel3000.com
Rebecca Cooke declared winner in race for 3rd Congressional District
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke defeated Republican incumbent Rep. Derrick Van Orden in the Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District race Tuesday night.
+1 source- wpr.orgDemocrat Rebecca Cooke defeats GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden in key congressional race
Eau Claire Democrat Rebecca Cooke defeated Republican incumbent Derrick Van Orden in one of the nation's most closely watched congressional races.
- wpr.orgDemocrat Rebecca Cooke defeats GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden in key congressional race
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abc7.com
Bass, Raman tied in mayor's race; undecided voters could decide race despite high unfavorability
A recent poll found Karen Bass and Nithya Raman locked in a close race, with a significant share of voters still undecided ahead of the election.
+1 source- latimes.comNithya Raman narrowly leads Karen Bass in tight L.A. mayor's race
The contest was in many ways generational, with 73-year-old Bass, a political veteran, courting longtime voters and Raman, 45, courting younger Angelenos.
- latimes.comNithya Raman narrowly leads Karen Bass in tight L.A. mayor's race
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Jon Stewart on Haley Stevens’s betrayal in Michigan: ‘The most diabolical episode of Fargo I’ve ever seen’
On midterms eve, late-night hosts discussed an 11th-hour endorsement, as Trump focused on his reflecting pool
+19 sources- washingtonsun.comTrump Plans to Deliver Closing Election Remarks at the Reflecting Pool
The president, who will speak on the eve of the midterms, has spent the past month traversing the country to host rallies ahead of Election Day.
- yahoo.comTrump is giving his closing midterm pitch at problem-plagued Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is making his closing pitch of the midterm elections at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, pushing his slow, expensive and problem-plagued efforts to repair...
- wcjb.comTrump is giving his closing midterm pitch at problem-plagued Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
President Donald Trump is making his closing pitch for the midterm elections at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
- nbcnews.comElection 2026 live updates: Trump to deliver closing message on the midterms at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Get live updates and the latest news as Trump gives his ‘closing argument’ on the midterms at the Reflecting Pool in D.C., Vance campaigns in Ohio and New York, and Democrat Haley Stevens endorses Republican Mike Rogers for Senate in Michigan.
- cbsnews.com2026 elections live updates as Trump to speak at D.C. Reflecting Pool, and more from the campaign trail
President Trump is holding an event Monday at the Washington, D.C. Reflecting Pool, while Michigan Democrats assess the fallout from a cross-party endorsement.
- aljazeera.comTrump, Democrats make final US midterm election push amid Michigan rift
Republicans and Democrats nationwide make their final pitch to voters on the eve of US midterm elections.
- wtop.comTrump midterm election speech closes roads around Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Monday – WTOP News
There are road closures around the National Mall ahead of President Donald Trump's Monday speech at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in D.C.
- thehill.comForecasts of midterm blue wave put Trump’s legacy on line
President Trump’s political capital is on the line ahead of the midterm elections as a potential blue wave threatens his final two years in office. Trump has crisscrossed the country, holding…
- nypost.comDems try to ride blue wave to flood Congress in final midterm blitz
Republicans are facing a potential Election Day onslaught by Democrats, with control of the House and Senate in jeopardy after an October polling collapse that put a raft of candidates in danger an…
- cnbc.comTrump focuses on Reflecting Pool in final public speech before midterms
Trump seemed to acknowledge that Democrats had an advantage heading into Election Day. "But we gave this a very strong shot," he said.
- cnn.comTrump’s closing message hits a topic close to his heart — but not voters’ minds | CNN Politics
By the time President Donald Trump had concluded his hourlong closing argument speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Monday, the water in the basin behind him had become still, a perfect mirror of the Washington Monument and a grey November sky.
- npr.orgTrump offered a closing message to voters by touting his D.C. renovations
In Washington, President Trump delivered his last expected public address, pushing a weaving message to the public about why they should support Republicans.
- english.elpais.comUnited States holds referendum on the end of Trumpism
Polls predict a ‘Democratic wave’ in Tuesday’s midterm elections. The extent of damage to the Republican Party will define the president’s legacy
- thenation.comDonald Trump Has Lost It
At one of his final midterm rallies, the president showed just what a spent political force he has become—and what little grip on reality he still has.
- wral.comA referendum on Trump, election monitors and a Democratic shift: What to watch on Election Day
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has repeatedly encouraged voters to pretend he's on the ballot this Election Day. He's not, of course. But there is reason to believe that Tuesday's midterms, above all, will be a referendum on his performance over the last two years.
- nytimes.comJimmy Kimmel Mocks the President’s ‘Pettysburg Address’
“And where better to reassure the public that they are in good hands than in front of a pool you’ve repeatedly botched to the tune of $16 million?” Kimmel said of Trump’s speech before the midterms.
- komonews.comTrump spends Election Day behind closed doors after monthlong midterm push
Trump made his final midterm pitch Monday at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
- pbs.orgTakeaways from election night: Young voters, Hispanics shift away from the GOP as voters show unhappiness with Trump
President Donald Trump repeatedly encouraged voters to pretend he's on the ballot this Election Day. They appear to be taking his advice — and that's not a good thing for the Republican president or his party.
- vanityfair.comAs Donald Trump's Handpicked Candidates Flop Nationwide, the President Accepts Reality
With Democrats taking key seats in Congress and Trump-backed candidates flailing, the president told the New York Times that he'll accept the results of the midterm elections.
- washingtonsun.comTrump Plans to Deliver Closing Election Remarks at the Reflecting Pool
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Voter poll: What have US voters named the top issues at the midterms?
A major election day survey suggests voters are the most unhappy with the economy.
+9 sources- theguardian.comAffordability top of mind for voters in final sprint to midterms: ‘I have to pick between medicine or groceries’
Cost of living has loomed over this election cycle as workers and unions champion candidates fighting for higher wages and tackling rising prices
- nytimes.comA Midterm Campaign Dominated by Concerns Over High Prices Nears Its End
Across the country, many voters have drawn a straight line between President Trump’s policies and inflation.
- nbcnews.com5 charts that explain the economy’s role in the midterm elections
Voters will head to the polls with money on their minds as economic challenges take the spotlight and frustration grows.
- abc.net.auLand of the free, home of the bill shock. This is life in Trump's America
From fuel to food and a day at the football, Americans are feeling the burden of the rising cost of living. It's the only issue on the minds of many voters as they prepare to cast their ballot in the US midterm elections.
- ft.comAmericans begin voting in crucial midterm elections
- foxbusiness.comAffordability takes center stage as Americans cast their ballots in high-stakes midterms
High prices for gasoline and other goods are key issues for midterm voters, with six in 10 Americans citing the cost of living as their chief concern.
- ctvnews.ca‘The president’s coalition has disintegrated’: Analysts predict Democrat midterm sweep
With the rising cost of living front and centre in the minds of many American voters, Republicans could stand to lose control of both chambers of the U.S. Congress during midterm elections on Tuesday.
- npr.orgTens of millions cast ballots for midterms despite worries of Trump's interference
Across the country, tens of millions of voters made their voices heard at the ballot box with no major disruptions from interference by the Trump administration.
- cnbc.comMidterm Takeaways: Tech billionaires suffer horrible night as Democrats drub Republicans
Elon Musk's spending may have become a liability as voters in exit polls raised concerns about government corruption and the growing influence of billionaires.
- theguardian.comAffordability top of mind for voters in final sprint to midterms: ‘I have to pick between medicine or groceries’
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James Talarico wins Texas Senate race in historic victory for Democrats
Jubilant Talarico says ‘Tonight we defeated Goliath’ as Ken Paxton defeat a crushing blow to Trump and Republicans
+3 sources- 19thnews.orgJames Talarico wins Texas Senate seat in race focused on masculinity and anti-trans attacks
With his defeat of Ken Paxton, Talarico becomes the first Democrat to win a statewide race in Texas since 1994.
- nbcnews.comDemocrat James Talarico turns Texas Senate seat blue, defeating Ken Paxton
Talarico has made history in Texas, notching a Democratic Senate victory there for the first time since 1988, NBC News projects.
- npr.orgDemocrat James Talarico wins Texas Senate seat
Democrat James Talarico has won the Senate seat in Texas, according to a race call by the Associated Press.
- 19thnews.orgJames Talarico wins Texas Senate seat in race focused on masculinity and anti-trans attacks
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Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra wins California governor’s race
Becerra, a longtime fixture in Democratic politics in the state, beat Republican Steve Hilton, NBC News projects.
+3 sources- abc7.comLive election results: Bass holds lead over Raman in LA mayoral race
Polls closed in California, and Democrat Xavier Becerra was projected to win in the governor's race over Republican Steve Hilton.
- kqed.orgXavier Becerra Wins California Governor’s Race | KQED
Becerra will be the first Latino to be elected as California governor with his decisive win over Republican Steve Hilton.
- pbs.orgDemocrat Xavier Becerra wins California governor's race, defeating Republican Steve Hilton
The odds were in Becerra's favor as a Democrat running in a state that hasn't elected a Republican statewide in 20 years.
- abc7.comLive election results: Bass holds lead over Raman in LA mayoral race
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Democrat Amy Acton wins Ohio governor race, defeating Vivek Ramaswamy
The raced heated up in its final weeks after the Republican contender released an ad featuring Acton's mother.
+7 sources- newsweek.comVivek Ramaswamy’s Chances of Beating Amy Acton—What Final Ohio Polls Show
- pbs.orgLive Results: Ohio governor midterm election
Democrat Amy Acton, a physician, is running against former Republican presidential candidate and Trump ally Vivek Ramaswamy in the race.
- nbcnews.comDemocrat Amy Acton wins Ohio’s race for governor
NBC News projects that Acton, the state’s former health director, has defeated Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to become the first woman elected governor in the state.
- npr.orgOhio elects Amy Acton first woman governor
Democrat Amy Acton beat biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican backed by President Trump, in a race marked in the final weeks by a Ramaswamy attack ad that drew national criticism.
- theguardian.comAmy Acton wins Ohio race for governor, ending 16 years of Republican control of office
Democratic doctor wins over Vivek Ramaswamy, the biotech entrepreneur endorsed by Donald Trump
- ms.nowOpinion | Amy Acton’s win in Ohio shows that decency can triumph
Acton’s win seemed unimaginable a few months ago, but in the nastiest gubernatorial race of the year, she showed a fighter’s mentality.
- bloomberg.comDemocrat Acton Wins Ohio Governor Race, DDHQ Projects
Democrat Amy Acton is projected to defeat billionaire entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to become Ohio’s next governor, flipping a Republican-held office after a campaign that drew national attention for an ad featuring Acton’s own mother calling her a liar.
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Democrat Sherrod Brown wins Ohio Senate race in major blow to Republicans
Populist Democrat defeats Jon Husted and says he will serve voters, not corporations or billionaires
+4 sources- pbs.orgLive Results: Ohio Senate midterm election
Voters in Ohio are deciding between Republican Sen. Jon Husted and former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown, who have been locked in a tight race in the days leading up to Election Day.
- nbcnews.comOhio U.S. Senate Special Election 2026 Live Results: Jon Husted vs. Sherrod Brown
Follow live election results as voters head to the polls for the 2026 Ohio Senate Special race. Watch in real-time as midterm outcomes arrive.
- npr.orgDemocrat Sherrod Brown wins Ohio Senate race
Democratic former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown has won back a seat on Capitol Hill, defeating incumbent Republican Sen. Jon Husted after a close and expensive battle, according to a race call by the Associated Press.
- cbsnews.comSherrod Brown wins Ohio 2026 Senate election, flipping seat for Democrats
Sherrod Brown faced off against Husted, who was appointed to the seat last year to replace Vice President JD Vance.
- pbs.orgLive Results: Ohio Senate midterm election
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Republican Susan Collins loses seat, ending almost 30 years in the Senate
Maine's Senate race was mired in controversy after Democratic nominee Graham Planter withdrew following multiple scandals.
+6 sources- pressherald.comTroy Jackson leads Susan Collins by 6 points in final NYT/Press Herald/Siena poll
Maine's highest-profile race in years could determine the fate of the Senate.
- wgme.comCollins, Jackson clash over key issues in Maine Senate race
Maine voters will decide Tuesday whether to give Republican Sen. Susan Collins a sixth term in Washington or elect Democratic challenger Troy Jackson.
- newsweek.comTroy Jackson's chances of beating Susan Collins—what final Maine polls show
While Jackson holds leads in several polls, Collins has defied comparable disadvantages in past races.
- nbcnews.comMaine U.S. Senate Election 2026 Live Results: Susan Collins vs. Troy Jackson
Follow live election results as voters head to the polls for the 2026 Maine Senate race. Watch in real-time as midterm outcomes arrive.
- npr.orgTroy Jackson wins Maine Senate race over Susan Collins, in major coup for Democrats
The result is a crucial victory for Democrats in their push to retake the Senate majority, flipping a seat that Collins has held for nearly 30 years.
- abc7news.comMaine 2026 live midterm results: 5-term GOP Sen. Susan Collins concedes to Democratic challenger
Voters will cast ballots in the Senate race between Democrat Troy Jackson and incumbent GOP Sen. Susan Collins.
- pressherald.comTroy Jackson leads Susan Collins by 6 points in final NYT/Press Herald/Siena poll
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Nasdaq rallies as AI heavyweights rebound ahead of midterm results
By Noel Randewich and Utkarsh Hathi Nov 3 (Reuters) - The Nasdaq rallied on Tuesday as AI heavyweights rebounded ahead of US midterm election results, while Apple fell after the iPhone maker joined
+3 sources- cnbc.comStock futures tick higher ahead of busy week of earnings, jobs data and the midterm elections: Live updates
Investors geared up for another batch of earnings results and the upcoming midterm elections.
- bloomberg.comNasdaq Slide Clouds Asian Open, Oil Falls on Iran: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks fell as a selloff in US chipmakers deepened and investors grew wary ahead of the US midterm elections. The yuan weakened.
- ft.comGlobal stocks and dollar slide as Democratic wins stoke AI fears
Traders bet Democrats could slow infrastructure build-out central to economic growth
- cnbc.comStock futures tick higher ahead of busy week of earnings, jobs data and the midterm elections: Live updates
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ft.com
Trump’s American slapdown for the ages
In multiple midterm races the president’s heavy-handed input boomeranged.
+4 sources- theguardian.comHow Trump and his allies seek to interfere in the US midterm elections
The administration’s efforts have raised concerns to experts about potential disruptions after election day
- thehill.comVladamir Putin’s Nov. 3 panic
As the Nov. 3 midterm elections approach, President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are reportedly attempting to coerce Ukraine into unfavorable concessions before a potential shift in c…
- sfchronicle.comDemocrats are worried about these 4 types of election interference
In the final days before Election Day, California leaders have doubled down on their warnings that President Donald Trump is trying to interfere with the midterm elections.
- yahoo.comTrump and more: 5 reasons why the GOP is in danger in 2026 midterms
Many of the problems start with the president.
- theguardian.comHow Trump and his allies seek to interfere in the US midterm elections
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Hackers behind $6.3bn Binance heist ‘used malware and bogus job interviews’
Firm reveals details about how its cryptocurrency exchange was compromised, saying operation began in June
+7 sources- npr.orgFBI says North Korean hackers are behind the theft of $6.3B from Binance
The FBI is attributing the theft of $6.3 billion from the Binance cryptocurrency exchange to North Korean hackers. North Korea has prioritized cyber operations and built a formidable cyber force.
- finance.yahoo.comBinance Outflows Hit $4.7 Billion After Record North Korea Hack
Traders have pulled billions from Binance since late last week, when the crypto exchange giant suffered the largest cyber theft in history.
- bloomberg.comFrantic Binance Hackers Created Windfall for Fast Crypto Traders
For most crypto investors, the theft of $6.3 billion from Binance was a reminder of the risks that still surround digital assets. For a small group of fast-moving trading firms and skilled investors, it was a chance to make a quick buck.
- bbc.comNorth Korea denies being behind $6.3bn Binance crypto hack
US government agencies and cyber analysts have blamed Pyongyang for the record-breaking heist.
- fortune.comNorth Korea used LinkedIn, fake job interviews to trick Binance engineer in $6.3 billion hack | Fortune
The hackers posed as recruiters, convincing a Binance employee to download a fake assignment as part of a broader and sophisticated campaign.
- cnbc.comBinance co-CEO Richard Teng says hackers used fake job interviews, AI tool to steal $6.3 billion in crypto
Binance has replenished 98% of $6.34 billion in affected assets, according to a security report the crypto exchange issued Tuesday.
- aljazeera.comN Korea fires multiple missiles, denies US claims on Binance hack
Kim Yo Jong refuses dialogue with US after denying responsibility for theft of more than $6bn in crypto assets.
- npr.orgFBI says North Korean hackers are behind the theft of $6.3B from Binance
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar wins the Minnesota governor’s race, extending Democrats’ hold on the state
NBC News projects that Klobuchar has defeated GOP state House Speaker Lisa Demuth to become the first female governor in Minnesota’s history.
+1 source- mprnews.orgMinnesota voters set to hire their next governor — and make a little history
Amy Klobuchar and Lisa Demuth vied to be the first woman to be Minnesota’s governor. Their race focused on the direction of the state and the country. Both women have broken barriers during their political careers.
- mprnews.orgMinnesota voters set to hire their next governor — and make a little history
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Democrats turn Texas blue in historic election, ending decades of Republican control
WOAI NBC News Channel 4 San Antonio provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, investigations, and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for San Antonio and nearby towns and communities in South Central Texas, including Windcrest, Uvalde, Universal City, Somerset, Seguin, Schertz, San Marcos, Sabinal, Poth, Poteet, Pleasanton, Pearsall, New Braunfels, Live Oak, Kerrville, Hondo, Helotes, Goliad, Fredericksburg, Floresville, Eagle Pass, Devine, Del Rio, Cuero, Crystal City, Converse, Cibolo, Castroville, Carrizo Springs, Boerne, Bandera.
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Lacore leads Honeycutt in close 1st District race after Dorchester ballot issue held up count
Nancy Lacore, a Democrat, led Jenny Costa Honeycutt, a Republican, according to initial results in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District.
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Elon Musk’s record election bet backfired. The backlash may reach beyond one billionaire
Elon Musk's $474 million election gamble falters as Democrats threaten his Texas empire.
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‘A deep sense of deceit’: Young Republicans reckon with US midterms rout
President’s foreign policy and scandals blamed for crushing defeat by New York Young Republican Club members
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McDonald’s Q3 sales seen slowing as spending cools, now value, drinks in focus
McDonald's faces another tough quarter as consumers pull back.
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'RHOC' Lynne Curtin's Troubled Daughter Allegedly Caught With Drug Pipe At Jack in The Box
'Real Housewives of Orange County' alum Lynne Curtin's troubled daughter Alexa Curtin is facing new legal trouble after cops say she was caught with drug paraphernalia at a fast-food restaurant ... TMZ has learned.
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Trump takes aim at Republicans but says Democrats did a 'good job'
He wrote on Truth Social that Republicans would have won "in a landslide" if his name had been on the ballot.
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Live Updates: Iran says U.S. election results show Americans reject war, as Trump says he'd do it again
As the war Trump launched with Israel against Iran drags into month nine, he acknowledges its role in the GOP's election defeat, but says he'd have done it anyway.
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White House in 'defiant' mood, official says
The White House's mood is "defiant" as results are coming in, a White House official told ABC News.
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What Trump losing power over Congress means for Iran, Ukraine and foreign policy
Democratic control of Congress could bring greater scrutiny of Trump’s handling of the Iran and Ukraine wars, while leaving him broad foreign-policy powers.
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The biggest revelations from Netflix’s Natalee Holloway doc
Natalee Holloway’s mother, friends, and FBI agent speak out about her disappearance and the long journey to Joran van der Sloot’s confession.
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Paxton concession speech: ‘Difficult night’ ends his Senate bid
After losing to Democrat James Talarico, the Republican attorney general thanked his family and supporters and reflected on his years in office
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries declares "America is back"
Jeffries, who addressed supporters after House control was called for Democrats, argued voters have sent Congress a message to end extremism and "corruption."
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Jung wins District 21 State Senate race, flips seat to Democratic control for first time in more than a decade
Democrat Trevor Jung delivered a victory speech at a watch party Tuesday night after defeating Republican Jim Croft in the District 21 State Senate race, according to unofficial election results.
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Gov. Tina Kotek leads Christine Drazan in Oregon governor’s race in early returns
Early returns on Election Night show the Democratic incumbent ahead.
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Jocelyn Benson wins Michigan governor’s race, extending Democratic control
Benson will succeed Gretchen Whitmer, NBC News projects. It’s the first time in more than 60 years that Michigan will have had two Democratic governors in a row.
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Election Day wasn’t a blue wave so much as a ‘100-year flood’
It was the worst rebuke of a party and a president since the 1974 Watergate-scandal election. It also washed into some of Washington’s red nooks and crannies.
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Democrat Rob Sand wins Iowa’s gubernatorial race as party plans rebuild
Sand, auditor for state with strong Trump support, defeats Maha-backed Republican Zach Lahn as Democrats win big
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Conservatives stunned by 'catastrophic' midterm blue tsunami, blame Trump's Iran war, high gas prices
Conservatives reacted to massive Democratic victories across the country, calling it "catastrophic" and assigning blame to the Iran war and President Trump.
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Horoscope for Wednesday, November 04, 2026
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Trump Says Fox News ‘Bears the Responsibility’ for GOP’s Midterm Election Losses
Donald Trump blamed Fox News for the GOP’s sweeping midterm election losses, declaring that the conservative news network “bears the responsibility” for the “Blue Tsunami.”
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Hyde-Smith, Colom neck-and-neck with majority of votes tallied
As Election Day neared its end, junior senator candidates Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) and Scott Colom (D) addressed their watch parties to close the night.
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The death knell of Trumpism has finally sounded | Moira Donegan
The electorate voted decisively to curb the president’s power
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GOP Rep. Max Miller loses re-election in Ohio following abuse allegations from his ex-wife
Miller has denied the allegations, which featured prominently in the campaign. Democrat Brian Poindexter defeated the two-term congressman, NBC News projects.
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Top Democrat tells Trump and Republicans to ‘lawyer up’ after US midterm defeats
Robert Garcia, set to become oversight chair, vows to take on president while Senator Ron Wyden signals ‘subpoenas’
