US Midterm Elections 2026 Result Live Updates: US Voters Reject Republicans In Massive Setback For Trump; Democrats Take Control Of US Congress

• Four Candidates Set to Make History in US Elections, Breaking Barriers in Senate and Governor Races

  Four candidates are set to make history in the US elections with landmark victories across four states. Abdul El-Sayed is projected to become the first Muslim senator from Michigan, while Georgia’s Kiesha Lance Bottoms is set to become the first Black woman elected governor. New Hampshire’s Chris Pappas is poised to become the first openly gay man in the Senate, while Deb Haaland is set to become the first Native American woman governor after winning in New Mexico.

• Pia Dandiya Makes History, Becomes Second Indian-American Woman Elected To US House

  Indian-American Democrat Pia Dandiya has won Florida’s 22nd Congressional District, defeating Republican businessman Casey Askar with 51.9% of the vote. The 39-year-old former high school principal becomes only the second Indian-American woman elected to the US House of Representatives, after Pramila Jayapal.

• Ilhan Omar Wins Fifth Term in U.S. House Despite Criminal Investigation

  Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar has secured a fifth term in Minnesota, defeating her Republican opponent by around 60 percentage points. Her re-election comes amid a criminal investigation into her family’s immigration history.

• US Midterm Setback Raises Questions Over Trump’s Political Future

  The Republican losses in the 2026 US midterms have raised questions about President Donald Trump’s political standing, with the results seen as a setback for his leadership. Low approval ratings, public frustration over rising costs and opposition to the Iran war reportedly weighed on the party ahead of the polls, nearly two years before Trump’s final term ends.

• Trump-Backed Tommy Tuberville Defeats Doug Jones To Win Alabama Governor’s Race

  Republican Tommy Tuberville has defeated Democrat Doug Jones to become Alabama’s next governor. The US senator and former college football coach had President Donald Trump’s backing, marking his second electoral victory over Jones after defeating him in the 2020 Senate race. Jones previously made history with his surprise 2017 Senate victory.

• Amy Acton Defeats Trump-Backed Vivek Ramaswamy, Makes History In Ohio Governor’s Race

  Democrat Amy Acton has defeated Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to become Ohio’s first woman governor and the first Democrat to win the state’s top office in 20 years. The former state health director focused her campaign on affordability and healthcare access. During her victory speech, Acton pledged to bring people together, saying, “The healing begins today.”

• Democrat Johnny Garcia Defeats Trump-Backed Republican In Texas House Race

  Democrat Johnny Garcia has defeated Republican Carlos De La Cruz to win Texas’ 35th Congressional District seat. Garcia, a Bexar County sheriff’s deputy who describes himself as an “old school” Democrat, secured the victory despite Republican efforts to redraw the district in the party’s favour. De La Cruz had received President Donald Trump’s endorsement.

• Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race, Set To Become First Muslim US Senator

  Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race, according to Decision Desk HQ’s revised projection. His victory would make him the first Muslim to serve in the US Senate.

• Obama Says Americans Have Sent A ‘Clear Message’ In 2026 US Midterm Elections

  Former US President Barack Obama hailed the Democratic Party’s performance in the midterm elections, saying voters had sent a clear message in favour of unity over political division and leaders offering practical solutions. He also praised candidates and election officials for their role in the polls.

  Tonight, the American people sent a clear message — they want a politics that brings people together rather than divides them, and leaders who offer concrete solutions to the challenges they face. These results were only possible because outstanding candidates stepped forward in every region of the country — including in areas once considered long shots. They came from different backgrounds and represented a range of political perspectives, but were united by shared values, a belief in public service, and a commitment to putting the people of their districts and states first. We also owe a debt of gratitude to the thousands of election officials and volunteers from both parties who helped ensure a smooth election and carried out one of the most essential functions of our democracy. While this administration has another two years in office, our job now is to roll up our sleeves, make changes wherever we have the power to do so, prevent further damage, and lay the groundwork for the future.

  — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 4, 2026

• Obama Hails Democratic Midterm Sweep As Trump Rejects Results Being A Blow To His Presidency

  Former US President Barack Obama praised Democrats after the party secured control of both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterms, saying voters had called for politics that brings people together. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump dismissed the Republican losses as a setback for his presidency, congratulated Democrats on their victories and blamed Republican candidates for failing to energise their voter base

• Trump Dismisses Midterm Setback, Says Results Are No Reflection On His Presidency

  US President Donald Trump brushed aside suggestions that the 2026 midterm results were a setback for his presidency. Speaking in a live phone interview with Fox News, Trump said he did not view the outcome as a personal blow, claiming his administration had delivered the strongest two years in presidential history in terms of the economy and its achievements.

• Marsha Blackburn Wins Tennessee Governor’s Race, Set To Leave US Senate

  Republican Marsha Blackburn has defeated Democrat Jerri Green to become Tennessee’s next governor. Blackburn, who has served in the US Senate for nearly eight years, will have to resign her seat before taking office. She will succeed outgoing Governor Bill Lee, who was ineligible to seek another term due to term limits.

• Mike Johnson Concedes Tough Midterm Fight, Vows Republicans Will Return Stronger In 2028

  US House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed disappointment over the projected Democratic gains in the 2026 midterms, acknowledging that Republicans struggled to overcome historical election trends. However, he remained optimistic, promising that the party would reclaim the House in 2028. He also cautioned that vote counting was still underway in several states.

• A New Historical Milestone For Ohio As Amy Acton Is Victorious Over Vivek Ramaswamy To Become The State’s First Female Governor

  The incumbent Democratic Governor Amy Acton has emerged victorious against the opposition Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in the race for the governorship of the State of Ohio, says projections from CBS News. It is a milestone in the political history of Ohio since she emerges as the first-ever female governor and as well as the first democrat to become the governor after two decades.

• Democrats Make Historic South Carolina Senate Gain As Darline Graham Loses Race

  Democrat Darline Graham has been projected to win the South Carolina Senate race, ending a 28-year wait for the party to secure a victory in the state. Republican candidate Darline Graham, sister of the late Lindsey Graham, is projected to have lost the contest, marking a notable shift in South Carolina’s political landscape.

• US Midterm Elections 2026 Result: Troy Jackson Democrat Upsets Veteran Republican Senator Susan Collins in Key Maine Senate Race

  Maine’s long-serving Republican senator Susan Collins was upset by Democrat Troy Jackson during the 2026 US midterm election. Senator Collins had been serving in the Senate since 1996.

  Troy Jackson, who served as the president of Maine State Senate and a logger for five generations, based his campaign on his working-class roots, universal healthcare and economic issues. Fuel prices and costs of home heating have also played an important role in the campaign, especially in the rural parts of Maine.

  The win is a big victory for the Democrats as they strive to win the control of the US Senate.

• Mayoral Battle Looms for Los Angeles as Nithya Raman Defies Mayor Karen Bass in Upcoming Election

  Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is under pressure in an election battle against fellow Democrat Nithya Raman in the upcoming US midterm elections in 2026. Raman, who is supported by the Democratic Socialists of America, wants to take down the incumbent as results suggest a competitive election.

  Bass has been criticized due to the city’s handling of the fatal Palisades Fire in 2025, homelessness, and problems with the city’s infrastructure. This election battle has also gained much interest because Los Angeles is hosting the 2028 Olympic Games.

  Early numbers are calculated from ballots sent in before election day.

• Ilhan Omar Secures Fifth Term In US House, Wins Reelection From Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District

  Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Democrat, has been reelected to the US House of Representatives as she defeated the Republican candidate John Nagel in the 5th Congressional District of Minnesota. This is the fifth term for Rep. Omar in this congressional district that represents both Minneapolis and its surrounding suburbs. Ilhan Omar was elected to the Congress in 2019 and she won the seat despite political criticism from the likes of President Donald Trump.

• Josh Green Wins Second Term As Hawaii Governor, Defeats Republican Gary Cordery

Democratic incumbent Josh Green has secured a second term as Hawaii governor after defeating Republican challenger Gary Cordery in the 2026 US midterm elections. His victory keeps the governor’s office under Democratic control.

Before becoming governor, Green served as Hawaii’s lieutenant governor and a state lawmaker. He is also a physician who has worked in rural communities across the state.

His Republican challenger, Cordery, founded a construction company and co-founded the conservative advocacy group Aloha Freedom Coalition before entering the gubernatorial race.

What Happened: The Senate Changes Hands

The Democrats have taken control of the US Senate by winning back six of their lost seats in the 3rd November US mid-term elections, says Associated Press projections. These flips are from Texas, Kansas, Iowa, South Carolina, Ohio and North Carolina. Four more seats are required by the Democrats to get a majority.

Who Won: The Six Flips

• Texas: Democrat James Talarico beat the Republican candidate Ken Paxton. According to AP, Talarico becomes the first Democrat senator of Texas since Lloyd Bentsen in 1988, as well as the first statewide winner for the Democrats in Texas since 1994.
• Kansas: Pastor Adam Hamilton beat the incumbent Republican Senator Roger Marshall, bringing to an end a Republican lock on both of its Senate seats since 1932.
• Ohio: The former senator for Ohio and a Democrat, Sherrod Brown, defeated the Republican incumbent Jon Husted and returned to the Senate seat after the loss of the same in 2024.
• South Carolina: Democrat Annie Andrews won against the Republican candidate.
• Iowa: Democrat Josh Turek beat the Republican Ashley Hinson.
• North Carolina: Former Governor Roy Cooper defeated Republican Michael Whatley.

Where The Parties Hold Their Ground

Democrats retained their seats in Georgia, where Jon Ossoff edged out Mike Collins, and in New Hampshire, where Chris Pappas defeated former Senator John Sununu. Republicans won the special Senate race in Florida, where Ashley Moody came out victorious, as well as the Alabama seat, which saw Barry Moore defeat Everett Wess of the Democrats.

Where in Indiana: Houchin Hangs On

Erin Houchin, a Republican, was re-elected to the US House from the 9th Congressional District of Indiana. The AP has called the race. It’s one of the Republican holds amid a tough night for the party.

The House: Still Being Counted

All 435 House seats were on the ballot, and 218 are needed for a majority. AP reported that Democrats had flipped seven Republican-held seats, including in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Kentucky. In Pennsylvania, Democrat Janelle Stelson defeated Republican Scott Perry. Republican incumbents Tom Kean in New Jersey and Ryan Mackenzie and Rob Bresnahan in Pennsylvania also lost.

At AP’s reporting cutoff, neither party had been projected to win control of the House. Some outlets, including NBC and CBS, went further and projected a Democratic House majority. Counting is continuing, so the final answer may differ by source.

The Governors’ Mansions

Democrats also won governorships in states Republicans had held. In Texas, Gina Hinojosa defeated incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott and becomes the state’s first Latina governor. In Ohio, Amy Acton beat Trump-backed Vivek Ramaswamy. Georgia elected Keisha Lance Bottoms, who will become the first Black woman to serve as governor of a US state, and Rob Sand won in Iowa. Democrats also won in Pennsylvania (Josh Shapiro), Illinois (JB Pritzker) and New York (Kathy Hochul).

Why It Matters: A Message to the White House

The results are a setback for President Donald Trump, who had urged voters to act as if he were on the ballot. AP’s voter poll found that many voters blamed his administration for high costs and wanted Congress to keep a closer watch on the presidency. Democrats won in Texas, Kansas and South Carolina, states where Republicans had long held the Senate seats.

How Trump Responded

Trump said on Truth Social that he was not on the ballot. In a separate interview with The New York Times, he said he would accept the results and was ready to work with Democrats.

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