Key moments from a night of midterm election firsts
Topics: 2026 Midterm Elections
1 outlet (BBC US) is covering this story.
- BBC US reports: “Democrats have taken control of Congress for the rest of Donald Trump's presidency - proving moments of celebration.”
Read the full coverage
Top political stories right now
Updated Nov 4, 2026, 5:38 AM ET
- El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate seat, NBC News projects 11 outlets
- James Talarico wins Senate race in Texas, securing historic victory – video 8 outlets
- Democrat Annie Andrews wins South Carolina Senate race 5 outlets
- Democrat Aaron Ford unseats GOP Gov. Joe Lombardo in Nevada 3 outlets
- Amy Acton wins Ohio governor race after bitter race with billionaire Ramaswamy 3 outlets
Related coverage
- Watch: Winners address supporters after midterms victories 1 outlet
- US midterm elections 2026: live results from Senate, House and governor races in all 50 states 1 outlet
- Here's how to watch election night as the polls close, hour-by-hour 1 outlet
- Trump faces prospect of impeachment if Democrats gain control 1 outlet
- How to watch critical 2026 midterm election races in TX, OH, MI, WI, GA, IA, NV, ME and FL 1 outlet
More top stories from Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Democrats Win South Carolina Senate Seat 15 outlets
- El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate seat, NBC News projects 15 outlets
- El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate seat, NBC News projects 14 outlets
- Democrat Annie Andrews wins South Carolina Senate race 10 outlets
- Live updates: Ossoff wins Georgia, Cooper flips North Carolina Senate seat blue 9 outlets
All political stories from Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · Today’s top stories