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Republicans lost ground in rural Texas, adding to historic wipeout

James Talarico ran up the score in the Panhandle, while rural Texans living along the Louisiana border stayed home.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 5

With Democrats unexpectedly in control, Gina Hinojosa will have more power than she ever imagined

Hinojosa was careful while campaigning not to overpromise what she could deliver, assuming she’d be fighting against GOP majorities. Now she and her Democratic allies will control the government.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 5

After historic rout, Texas Republicans train fire on Trump, Paxton and each other in search for answers

Many Texas Republicans entered Tuesday’s election having known November as a formality. They ended the night in the political wilderness trying to make sense of what went so wrong.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 4

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President Trump has appointed 56 federal judges through Nov. 1 of the second year of his second term

President Donald Trump (R) has appointed, and the U.S. Senate has confirmed, 56 Article III federal judges through Nov. 1, 2026, the second year of his second term. This is the third-highest number of Article III judicial appointments through this point in a president's second term since President Bill Clinton…

Ballotpedia · Nov 4

Amy Acton let Vivek Ramaswamy’s concession call go to voicemail after repulsive attack ad featuring her estranged mother

Amy Acton’s victory marks the first time Democrats have won Ohio’s executive office since 2006

The Independent UK · Nov 4

Which Senate and governors races are still uncalled after midterms?

As of Wednesday afternoon, control of dozens of congressional and gubernatorial races remains uncalled, even as Democrats have secured control of both chambers of Congress by flipping key seats.

The Independent UK · Nov 4

Blue wave: The Democrats’ historic midterm election gains could also offer Canada a path to peace

During a CBC Radio interview yesterday, I predicted a good night for the Democrats in the United States midterm elections — with the possibility of a great one.

The Conversation · Nov 4

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Ghost Candidate, DOJ Lawsuit, and Thousands of Uncounted Ballots: Alaska's Senate Is Frozen

Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan narrowly leads Democrat Mary Peltola in Alaska's Senate race, but uncounted ballots, ranked-choice voting and legal challenges have delayed a winner.

Latin Times · Nov 4

US Midterm Elections 2026: Democrats usher in a new era with their resounding sweep of the House and the Senate

In a nationwide romp, Democrats ousted Republicans from coast to coast, with many surprising places in between, as voters rejected the president's party for the promise of something different for the country. Their majorities will be padded by wide margins in both the House and the Senate.

The Economic Times · Nov 4

Is it over for JD Vance after the US Midterm result? Will Trump and Republicans turn to Marco Rubio for the 2028 Presidential race?

Republicans’ midterm losses have put Vice President JD Vance’s ties to Donald Trump in a different light. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is drawing fresh attention as the party considers who might lead it in 2028.

The Economic Times · Nov 4

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Reason · Nov 4

El-Sayed wins amid Haley Stevens drama

The race capped off a massive night for progressives

Salon · Nov 4

South Carolina Democrat Annie Andrews trailed in polls heading into the midterms. But she is now projected to beat Trump-backed Darline Graham

Trump asked South Carolina voters to ‘pretend’ he was on the ballot

We Got This Covered · Nov 4

The petty joy of a blue election night

Watching a beleaguered CNN and MS NOW embrace optimism again was a good way to mark our political sea change

Salon · Nov 4

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Latin Times · Nov 4

The Night Kansas Went Blue for the First Time in 94 Years, and Six Other Races That Shocked the Country

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress after flipping seven Republican-held Senate seats. Two races remained unresolved, while Abdul El-Sayed became the first Muslim American elected to the Senate.

Bored Panda · Nov 4

The Midterm Memes Are So Good, People Are Demanding A Federal Holiday To Look At Them—Here Are The 27 Best Ones

Trump's midterm setback became internet comedy gold, with users demanding a meme holiday and joking about everything from DEI to drag shows.

Latin Times · Nov 4

Democrats Capture Seven Senate Seats as Latino Support for Republicans Collapses — What Drove the Reversal

Democrats reportedly won seven Republican-held Senate seats, reclaiming the chamber as Latino voters shifted sharply toward the party, including a decisive Texas victory by James Talarico.

Latin Times · Nov 4

Michigan Just Sent the First Muslim, El-Sayed, to the Senate — He Plans to Upend Everything Gary Peters Built

Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's Senate race, becoming the first Muslim American elected to the chamber and advancing a sharply progressive agenda.

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The Economic Times · Nov 4

The political map is anyone's guess after a Democratic wave in the midterm elections

Voters in several traditionally Republican states supported Democratic candidates in recent elections. Kansas and South Carolina elected Democrats to the Senate for the first time in decades. Texas saw a sweeping victory for Democrats across various statewide positions, marking a significant change. In Iowa and Ohio, Democrats also secured important…

International Business Times · Nov 4

Crypto Groups Spent $63 Million To Stop Sherrod Brown. Ohio Voters Sent Him Back To The Senate.

Sherrod Brown defeated Jon Husted despite more than $63 million in crypto-backed spending against him, potentially complicating the industry's efforts to advance digital-asset legislation.

Ballotpedia · Nov 4

Democrats win U.S. House and Senate majorities

Welcome to the Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, Brew.

The Independent UK · Nov 4

A night of firsts: Historic victories by Black, Native, and LGBTQ+ candidates reshape US politics

Tuesday was a night of firsts in American politics

The Texas Tribune · Nov 4

Democrats seize power in Texas, ending decades of GOP dominance

Texas’ governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and every other statewide candidate fell, upending the state’s political power structure in one night.

The Independent UK · Nov 4

Trump told Americans to ‘pretend I’m on the ballot.’ They did — and voted against him

ANALYSIS: The president blames Fox News and his own candidates — everyone but himself, writes Alex Woodward, after Republicans lose control of both the House and Senate in resounding fashion

The Economic Times · Nov 4

Sherrod Brown flips Senate seat in Ohio for Democrats by ousting Sen. Jon Husted

Sherrod Brown claimed a notable win against Jon Husted in Ohio's Senate election, spotlighting a change in Democratic fortunes in a historically red state. Despite President Trump's backing, Husted failed to attract significant voter turnout. Brown's connection with rural and working-class communities highlighted his political legacy, suggesting that Democrats will…

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