Democrats flip four governorships, extending their inroads into red states
1 outlet (NBC News) is covering this story.
- NBC News reports: “Democratic candidates flipped control of governorships in four races while maintaining power in several other states, further punctuating the party’s success in Tuesday’s elections.”
Read the full coverage
Top political stories right now
Updated Nov 4, 2026, 1:38 AM ET
- Democrat Troy Jackson defeats Susan Collins to win Maine US Senate seat in blow to Republicans 14 outlets
- Trump Says in Interview That He Will Accept Election Results 3 outlets
- Exit poll: Voters cast ballots against Trump 2 outlets
- Cooke unseats incumbent Van Orden in Wisconsin House rematch 2 outlets
- Election Day arrives after a surge in early voting, with observers keeping close watch at the polls 2 outlets
Related coverage
- Live updates: Democrats take control of House and Senate 1 outlet
- Republicans fight to hold on to the Senate as Democrats seek gains in traditionally red states 1 outlet
- 5 DSA candidates are elected to the House in a historic night for their movement 1 outlet
- Will Democrats Flip Enough Seats to Gain Control of Congress? 1 outlet
- Democrat seize House control in stunning blue tsunami, vow retribution against Trump admin 1 outlet
More top stories from Wednesday, November 4, 2026
- Cooke unseats incumbent Van Orden in Wisconsin House rematch 2 outlets
- Ricketts wins reelection over independent Osborn in Nebraska Senate race 1 outlet
- Harvie defeats Fitzpatrick in major pickup for Democrats 1 outlet
- Valadao ousted in battleground California House contest 1 outlet
- Americans on Why They Rejected Trump’s Republican Party 1 outlet
All political stories from Wednesday, November 4, 2026 · Today’s top stories