1. Illustration of ballot boxes in front of a domed capitol building at night with a softly glowing map silhouette of the United States #1 · 2026 Election Results 2026 Election Results: Democrats Win the Senate and House as Key Races Flip Across the Map Democrats won control of the Senate and the House in the 2026 midterms, flipping seats in Texas, Ohio, Maine and more. Here are the key races called so far.
  2. Illustration of a rocky Maine coastline with a lighthouse at night beside a ballot box under a starry sky #2 · Susan Collins Susan Collins Concedes as Troy Jackson Wins Maine Senate Race, Ending Her 30-Year Run Republican Sen. Susan Collins conceded to Democrat Troy Jackson early Wednesday, and AP called the Maine Senate race, flipping a seat she held since 1997.
  3. Illustration of palm trees silhouetted against a twilight sky behind a classic state capitol dome and a ballot box #3 · Byron Donalds Byron Donalds Wins Florida Governor Race Over David Jolly, Becoming the State's First Black Governor AP called Florida's governor race for Republican Rep. Byron Donalds over David Jolly. Donalds will be the state's first Black governor, succeeding DeSantis.
  4. Illustration of a palmetto tree and crescent moon over a quiet Southern town square with a ballot box in the foreground #4 · Annie Andrews Annie Andrews Wins South Carolina Senate Race, Defeating Darline Graham in a Major Upset Democrat Annie Andrews, a Charleston pediatrician, beat GOP Sen. Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, in a South Carolina Senate upset. Graham has conceded.
  5. Illustration of an empty, rain-soaked soccer stadium after a night match, with floodlights glowing over a partly built upper tier #5 · Barcelona vs. Aston Villa Barcelona vs. Aston Villa Aftermath: Emery Says Villa Must Be 'Ruthless' as Flick Hails Defense After 3-0 After Barcelona's 3-0 Champions League win over Aston Villa, Unai Emery said Villa weren't clinical enough while Hansi Flick praised his young back line.
  6. Illustration of a calm northern lake at dusk with pine trees, a canoe on the shore and a ballot box beside a wooden dock #6 · Peggy Flanagan Peggy Flanagan Wins Minnesota Senate Race Over Michele Tafoya, a First for Native American Women Democratic Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan beat Republican Michele Tafoya in Minnesota's Senate race and will be the first Native American woman elected to the Senate.
  7. Illustration of a city skyline at night with peach trees in the foreground and a ballot box lit by a warm streetlight #7 · Jon Ossoff Jon Ossoff Wins Reelection in Georgia, Defeating Mike Collins in a Race Called Soon After Polls Closed Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff won a second term in Georgia, defeating Republican Rep. Mike Collins in a race AP called about an hour after polls closed.
  8. Illustration of a smartphone glowing on a dark desk beside a TV showing an abstract election map, with no readable text #8 · Trump on Truth Social Trump on Truth Social: 'I Wasn't on the Ballot,' Fox News Blamed, Then a Vow to Accept Midterm Results On election night, Trump posted that Republicans would have won 'IN A LANDSLIDE' had he been on the ballot, blamed Fox News, and said he'd accept the results.
  9. Illustration of a rolling Kentucky landscape at dusk with a classical capitol dome silhouette and a ballot box in the foreground #9 · Kentucky Senate Race Andy Barr Wins Kentucky Senate Race for Mitch McConnell's Seat, Defeating Charles Booker Republican Rep. Andy Barr won Kentucky's open U.S. Senate seat, beating Democrat Charles Booker. The AP called the race; Barr will succeed Mitch McConnell.
  10. Illustration of a stately state capitol building at night with confetti drifting over an empty podium #10 · Hochul vs. Blakeman Hochul Wins Second Full Term as New York Governor; Bruce Blakeman Concedes The AP called New York's governor race for Kathy Hochul as polls closed. Republican Bruce Blakeman conceded. Here are the latest results and what comes next.
  11. Illustration of a quiet park path in autumn with fallen leaves, a lone pair of running shoes resting on a bench at dusk #11 · Rachel Apa Rachel Apa's Father Shares Her Final Texts From the NYC Marathon as Questions About Rhabdomyolysis Grow Rachel Apa's father shared her race-day texts, and her schools paid tribute. What is known about rhabdomyolysis, and what is still unconfirmed.
  12. Illustration of an accordion and a cowboy hat resting beside a ballot box under string lights on a warm South Texas evening #12 · Bobby Pulido Bobby Pulido Flips Texas' 15th District, Unseating GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz Tejano singer Bobby Pulido, a Democrat, defeated Republican Rep. Monica De La Cruz in South Texas' 15th District. The AP called the race; De La Cruz conceded.
  13. Illustration of a desert landscape with saguaro cacti under a twilight sky and a ballot box on a stone ledge #13 · Katie Hobbs Katie Hobbs Wins Reelection as Arizona Governor Over Andy Biggs, CBS News Projects Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is projected to win a second term over Republican Rep. Andy Biggs. Here are the latest returns, what Biggs said, and what comes next.
  14. Illustration of a long line of silhouetted voters outside a lit community center at night with desert mountains in the distance #14 · Nevada Election Nevada Election Results 2026: Long Lines Delay First Returns in Lombardo vs. Ford Governor Race Nevada's governor race between Joe Lombardo and Aaron Ford is uncalled after long lines delayed results. What we know and when to expect more.
  15. Illustration of a voting booth with three blank candidate lines on a paper ballot and a lone star motif on the wall #15 · Ted Brown Ted Brown, Libertarian on Texas' Senate Ballot, Finishes Third as James Talarico Defeats Ken Paxton Libertarian Ted Brown was the third name on Texas' U.S. Senate ballot. Who he is, what he argued, and how he fared as Democrat James Talarico beat Ken Paxton.
  16. Illustration of a New England town hall with a white steeple at night, autumn trees and a ballot box on the front steps #16 · Chris Pappas Chris Pappas Wins New Hampshire Senate Race, Will Be First Openly Gay Man Elected to the Senate Democrat Chris Pappas won New Hampshire's open U.S. Senate seat as Republican John E. Sununu conceded. He will be the first openly gay man elected to the Senate.
  17. Illustration of a state capitol dome at dawn above rolling farm fields and a ballot box in the foreground #17 · Rob Sand Rob Sand Wins Iowa Governor's Race, Defeating Zach Lahn to Flip the Seat for Democrats Democrat Rob Sand won Iowa's race for governor over Republican Zach Lahn, AP, CBS and NBC project, the first Democrat elected to the office since 2006.
  18. Illustration of a Capitol-style dome silhouette rising behind golden cornfields at sunrise, with a ballot box on a fence post #18 · Josh Turek Josh Turek Wins Iowa Senate Race, Beating Ashley Hinson for Joni Ernst's Open Seat Democrat Josh Turek won Iowa's open U.S. Senate seat over Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson, per the AP, the first Democrat elected senator in Iowa since 2008.
  19. Illustration of a ballot box beside a pine-lined coastal landscape and a state map silhouette at night #19 · NC Election Results NC Election Results 2026: Roy Cooper Wins Senate Seat as Democrats Gain in North Carolina's House Races Roy Cooper won North Carolina's U.S. Senate race, per the AP. Don Davis held NC-1, Democrats led in several GOP House seats and Anita Earls kept her seat.
  20. Illustration of an empty college football stadium under bright lights with a trophy silhouette on a pedestal at midfield #20 · CFP Rankings First CFP Rankings of 2026: Miami Is No. 1, Georgia, Utah and Indiana Round Out the Top Four Miami leads the first College Football Playoff rankings of 2026, ahead of Georgia, Utah and Indiana. Ohio State is 12th; Boise State is top Group of 6 team.
  21. Illustration of candles and flowers laid at a stadium gate at dusk, with an empty soccer field glowing behind the fence #21 · Jesús de Miguel Jesús de Miguel: Tenerife Plans Stadium Mass, Island Mourns as Owono Case Moves to Disciplinary Review Tenerife will hold a Mass for Jesús de Miguel on Saturday as the island mourns. Lawyers see charges against Jesús Owono as unlikely; a ban review is next.
  22. Illustration of a smartphone with abstract rising and falling bars beside a ballot box and coins on a desk at night #22 · Kalshi Kalshi After Election Night: How Midterm Contracts Settle, and the Accuracy Debate Facing Prediction Markets With races being called, here's how Kalshi and Polymarket midterm contracts settle, why some payouts can wait, and why the markets' accuracy is still debated.
  23. Illustration of a desert mesa at sunset with an adobe-style capitol building silhouette and a ballot box in the foreground #23 · Deb Haaland Deb Haaland Wins New Mexico Governor's Race, Will Be First Native American Woman to Lead a State Democrat Deb Haaland beat Republican Gregg Hull for New Mexico governor, per the AP, and will be the first Native American woman elected a U.S. governor.
  24. Illustration of evergreen forests and misty mountains at night behind a ballot drop box #24 · Tina Kotek Tina Kotek Leads Christine Drazan in Oregon Governor's Race and Declares Victory; Drazan Not Conceding Gov. Tina Kotek leads Christine Drazan in Oregon and declared victory. CBS and Decision Desk HQ project her the winner; AP had not called it early Wednesday.
  25. Illustration of a vintage tube radio and a stack of vinyl singles on a wooden table under warm lamplight #25 · Steve Ellis Steve Ellis Remembered: Tributes Pour In for the Love Affair Singer Behind 'Everlasting Love' Friends and fellow musicians paid tribute to Steve Ellis, the Love Affair singer of 'Everlasting Love,' who died Oct. 30 at 76. A look back at his long career.