Trump Takes on Texas GOP Gov. Abbott After Electoral Defeat, Calls Him a 'RINO' Gina Hinojosa is set to become Texas' first Democratic governor since 1995. International Business Times · Nov 4
Blue Wave Sends Children of Mexican Immigrants to Govern California and Texas; Xavier Becerra and Gina Hinojosa Make History Democrats captured historic victories in Texas and California, electing Gina Hinojosa and Xavier Becerra as governors while several other candidates achieved major firsts nationwide. Latin Times · Nov 4
James Talarico Pulls Another Key Win For Democrats, Ending a Decades-Long Drought in Texas Talarico beat state Attorney General Ken Paxton in a widely watched race that included over $160 million in ad spending from GOP backers, including Elon Musk. International Business Times · Nov 4
From the White House to Capitol Hill, Donald Trump faces a new balance of power Democrats gained control of both the House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections. The shift reflects voter dissatisfaction with issues such as high prices, the economy, and the war in Iran. Trump's administration will now face increased scrutiny and potential investigations from the Democratic-controlled Congress. Although Trump retains veto… The Economic Times · Nov 4
Trump's biggest election night losses so far as he lashes out online IN FULL The Independent UK · Nov 4
Voters Pick James Talarico To Mess with Texas—and the U.S. Senate The Lone Star State’s Senate delegation turns half blue. Reason · Nov 4
Talarico, Hinojosa both win big in Texas In a landmark result for Lone Star Democrats, they win both a US Senate seat and the governor's race Salon · Nov 4
Trump is Texas toast as ‘Talafreako’ trounces Paxton in stunning Senate midterms rebuke James Talarico’s historic victory will send a Texas Democrat to the Senate for the first time in decades The Independent UK · Nov 4
Jon Ossoff, Once the Senate's Most Vulnerable Democrat, Won Reelection by Running Against Trump's Corruption Ossoff won handily and is now spoken of as a possible presidential candidate. Reason · Nov 4
Democrats in House poised to investigate the Trump Administration, taking up a long-standing power GOP-led Congress ignored for the past two years Oversight is coming for the Trump administration. The Conversation · Nov 4
Trump served another crushing blow as Darline Graham loses seat he handpicked her for The South Carolina seat was one Trump had worked extremely hard to keep in Republican hands The Independent UK · Nov 4
US Midterm Election Results 2026: Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history in Georgia as 1st Black woman to be elected governor In a groundbreaking election, Keisha Lance Bottoms emerged as Georgia’s first Black woman governor, defeating her Republican opponent Rick Jackson. Throughout her campaign, Bottoms promised to enhance economic opportunities and broaden healthcare coverage for residents. Despite limited campaign funds, she championed issues important to Georgians. After the results, Jackson graciously… The Economic Times · Nov 4
US Midterm Elections 2026 may bring a wave of historic firsts across states and the country. Check here This midterm election is notable for the historically diverse slate of candidates running for office. Several candidates could achieve significant milestones, including the first Native American female governor and Muslim U.S. senator. Additionally, the election could see the first Black female governor and the first openly gay male senator from… The Economic Times · Nov 4
Democrat Gina Hinojosa topples Greg Abbott to become first Latina governor of Texas Hinojosa’s victory over Abbott, a three-term incumbent, triggers a political earthquake in a state that has not elected a Democrat to the governor’s mansion since 1990. The Texas Tribune · Nov 4
The Economic Times · Nov 4 US election results 2026 winners full list: Who is winning the midterm elections? Here's who is leading in House, Senate and Governor races 2026 us election results: Midterm elections were held recently, influencing the control of Congress for President Donald Trump's remaining term. Republicans faced notable declines among Black men, Latinos, and young voters, according to early exit poll data. The House currently has a slight Republican majority, while the Senate is 53-47…
Latin Times · Nov 4 Meet Chris Pappas' Family: The Democrat Who Became the First Openly Gay Man Elected to the U.S. Senate New Hampshire Democrat Chris Pappas defeated Republican John E. Sununu, becoming the first openly gay man elected to the Senate while carrying forward his family's Manchester legacy.
The Independent UK · Nov 4 Democratic socialist Angie Nixon loses Florida Senate race Republican Ashley Moody won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Florida, defeating Democrat Angie Nixon
The Independent UK · Nov 4 Democrat Roy Cooper wins North Carolina Senate seat in major blow to Donald Trump Cooper is the first Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate from North Carolina in 18 years
The Economic Times · Nov 4 US Midterm Early Election Results 2026: Senate battle gets intense, Democrats flip key North Carolina seat, retain Georgia Democrats achieved a significant victory by flipping a Senate seat in North Carolina during the midterm elections. The results indicate a potential shift in power in Congress as Democrats target more Republican-held seats. Voter dissatisfaction with the economy and government issues is evident, impacting turnout rates for both parties. Significant…
The Texas Tribune · Nov 4 James Talarico defeats Ken Paxton, giving Democrats their first U.S. Senate win in Texas since 1988 The Austin state lawmaker ran on a message that America’s true fault line is between not the left and the right, but the wealthy and everyone else. He had not yet been born when Texas last elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate.
The Economic Times · Nov 3 Midterms may bring in wave of historic firsts for some states and the country This midterm election may result in unprecedented leadership milestones across various demographics in the United States. Voters could elect the first Native American female governor and Black female governor, among others. Additionally, the country might witness its first Muslim U.S. senator and openly gay senator. While candidates from both parties…
The Economic Times · Nov 3 Michigan Election Results 2026: Why 8 PM in Detroit is the time to watch and what it could tell us about the Senate race Most Michigan polls close at 8 p.m. ET, but four Upper Peninsula counties vote an hour later by the Eastern clock. Detroit expects to report most of its ballots by 11 p.m. ET. The city’s timetable offers an early guide to election night, though close statewide races could take longer.
Reason · Nov 3 A Ken Paxton Moment As Texas AG, Paxton's done a lot of controversial and in-my-opinion unwise things, but this is the one that sticks in my craw
Latin Times · Nov 3 Mary Peltola Fights to Make History in Alaska as Trump DOJ Targets the Race Mary Peltola closed her Alaska Senate campaign in Fairbanks as prediction markets favored her over Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan, while a DOJ lawsuit challenged possible certification of her victory.