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Politics - U.S. House
Nov 05, 2026

MAGA Finally Gets What It Deserves
The Ozymandias election.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 05, 2026

We Still Know How to Throw the Bums Out
What an amazing election night.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 05, 2026

In Victory, Democrats See Economic Mandate to Cut Costs and Curtail Trump
Some Democrats quickly signaled they could try to roll back the president's tax and trade policies, ignoring his early veto threats.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 05, 2026

How Texas Democrats Turned Decades of Defeat Into a Statewide Sweep
Years of organizing met a moment of voter discontent, as James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa offered Texans a message of economic relief and political change.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 05, 2026

How Will New York's Victorious Democrats Govern?
Gov. Kathy Hochul will again face pressure for a millionaires' tax, and New Yorkers are wondering if the city will gain from having one of its own as speaker of the House.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 05, 2026

Muslim Voters Thrilled by El-Sayed's Victory in Michigan
Many Muslim Americans said they voted for Abdul El-Sayed, the first Muslim elected to the Senate, because of his policies, not just his faith.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Inside Team Trump's Historic Collapse in the 2026 Midterm Elections
How an unpopular president and an unpopular war provided an opening for Democrats to make sweeping gains in the midterms.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Moderate Democrats Increase Their Numbers, and Their Clout
Victories by moderates in competitive or Republican-leaning states and districts paved the way for large new Democratic majorities likely to be shaped by their priorities.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Trump Wrestles With New Reality: A Lame Duck With Two Years Left to Fight
After a decade at the center of American politics, President Trump is politically wounded, with diminished power. Those who know him say the next two years will be unpredictable.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

These Republicans Bet Big on Trump. It Didn't Pay Off.
The president's approval was essential to winning Republican Senate primaries. It became lethal in competitive general-election races.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

How Kansas Democrats Laid the Groundwork for Adam Hamilton's Senate Upset
A two-term Democratic governor and a suburban revolt against President Trump laid the groundwork for Adam Hamilton's victory.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Alaska and Mississippi Senate Races: What We Know About Vote Counts and Result Timing
Democrats are clinging to small leads in both states, and it may take quite a while until the winners are known.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Justice Alito Will Not Retire From Supreme Court Immediately, Despite Election Outcome
The conservative justice has told friends he does not plan to step down before the end of the court's term, even as Democrats are set to seize the Senate in January.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

G.O.P. Group Says Party Faces a ‘Crisis-Level' Loss of Elected Women
Democrats' sweep of Congress further whittled the already small ranks of Republican women.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

World Leaders React to Republicans' Defeat in U.S. Midterm Elections
Global leaders shared their reactions a day after Democrats routed the Republican Party in the midterm elections and were on track to control both the House and the Senate.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Hochul Leads a Democratic Surge in New York: 5 Takeaways
Gov. Kathy Hochul erased doubts over her performance in the 2022 midterms, scoring a crushing 20-point win over Bruce Blakeman that set the tone for her party.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Trump Confronts a New Role: A Lame Duck Facing a Hostile Congress
After a decade at the center of American politics, President Trump is politically wounded, with diminished power. Those who know him say the next two years will be unpredictable.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Democrats eye inquiries into Trump actions on energy, public land.


Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Susan Collins Finally Falls to an Election Foe: Donald Trump
The Maine Republican survived tough cycles in the past even as the political ground shifted underneath her. But the anti-Trump fever in her state doomed her this time.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

The Local: The Minnesota midterms, by the numbers
Democrats' strong showing included wins in every statewide race.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Schumer, Jeffries Celebrate Sweeping Midterms Victories
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries held news conferences on Wednesday to celebrate the Democratic Party's gains in the midterm elections.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Mississippi's Senate Race Is Close. The State Has No Vote Recount Law.
The race for U.S. Senate is incredibly close in Mississippi, which does not allow for vote recounts in statewide elections.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Trump Wanted Democrats to Win
The president loves combat and chaos. He's about to get more of it.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

With Democrats' Sweep, Congress Is Set to Reassert Power to Check Trump
President Trump usurped power from the legislative branch with Republican help for two years. Democrats are now positioned to try to claw back some of Congress's prerogatives.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

How the Audacious Trump Redistricting Push Backfired for Republicans in the Midterms
Republicans tried to redraw congressional maps to tilt more seats in their favor. Democrats captured many of the new districts instead.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Randy Villegas, a Progressive Democrat, Ousts a G.O.P. Incumbent in California
Mr. Villegas flipped a district held by Representative David Valadao, a moderate Republican, in the state's traditionally conservative Central Valley region.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Sherrod Brown's Win in Ohio Is a Rare Loss for Crypto Under Trump
Fairshake, the major industry super PAC, spent $46 million on ads against the Democrat, Sherrod Brown, who won.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

How Troy Jackson Defeated Susan Collins in Maine, Ending Her 30 Year Senate Career
Troy Jackson, a former Democratic state lawmaker, upset Senator Susan Collins, a Republican who had served the state for 30 years.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Here are the Midterm Races in the House and Senate That Have Not Been Called
Democrats clinched control of Congress, but the full scale of the party's landslide, and Republicans' losses, remained unknown.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

On TV, the Midterms Offered Drama and a Casting Change
For once, the numbers provided a quick, decisive verdict. But from Fox News to the Kornacki Cam, the voices and faces told the story.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Mike Johnson Won't Seek Re-Election as House Leader After GOP Midterm Losses
House Speaker Mike Johnson told Republican aides that he would step down, according to a person familiar with the comments, after the party suffered heavy losses in the midterm elections.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Live: Three Opinion Writers on the Democrats' Landslide
And what the party should do with its new majority in the House and Senate.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

N.J. Republican Who Pledged ‘Undying Support' for Trump Concedes Defeat
"Sometimes life is bumpy and you have to man up," Representative Jeff Van Drew said as he acknowledged his loss to Zack Mullock, the mayor of Cape May, N.J.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

What Makes These Election Results So Historic
Democrats celebrated a seismic triumph in the midterm elections, winning control of the Senate and the House as voters delivered a blistering rebuke to President Trump. Peter Baker, The New York Times's Chief White House correspondent explains what this historic reset of the balance of power in Washington means.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

A Night of Firsts in the Midterms
The midterms were full of firsts, including the first Black woman to be elected governor of a U.S. state and the first openly gay man to serve in the Senate.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat and outspoken critic of Israel, won Michigan's Senate race, maintaining his party's hold on a crucial battleground seat and becoming the nation's first Muslim senator.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

The Business Fallout From a Blue Wave
Investors are already picking the winners and the losers after Democrats glided to a landslide victory in the midterm elections.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Democrats Deliver a Big Blue Bludgeoning
The party's midterm victory reshapes the political landscape.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

The 7 Senate Flips That Ended Decades of Republican Control
Democrats flipped several Senate seats, most of which had been held by Republicans since former President Obama was elected in 2008.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

‘Decency Won': 9 Writers on the Best and Worst Moments From Trump's Midterm Rout
What mattered most in these midterms?

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

A Landslide Victory for Democrats
The party clinched the House and the Senate in the midterm elections, giving Democrats a powerful platform to counter President Trump.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Democrats Take Congress in a Landslide, and Trump Says He's ‘Willing to Accept Those Results'
Plus, how to vote from space.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

What's Next in the Alaska Senate Race Between Mary Peltola and Dan Sullivan?
The race could take weeks to be decided.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

What's Next in the Alaska Senate Race?
The race could take weeks to be decided.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

El-Sayed Celebrates Win for ‘the Unlikeliest of Candidates'
In Michigan, Adbul El-Sayed outlasted former Representative Mike Rogers in a Senate campaign marred by ugly attacks.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

‘The Beginning of the End of Trumpism'
"People hate the way that Trump is running this country," the columnist Michelle Goldberg argues. Her fellow columnists and the American electorate agree. Democrats had a great night, but what now? Eight Opinion columnists offer their views on what Democrats need to do next, and what Trump's final two years in office might hold.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

New Yorkers Vote for Democrats and Against the White House
Gov. Kathy Hochul won re-election to a second full term, and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez secured a fifth term in Congress.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

El-Sayed Celebrates ‘an America Big Enough for All of Us'
In Michigan, Adbul El-Sayed outlasted former Representative Mike Rogers in a Senate campaign marred by ugly attacks.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

A Night of Seismic Triumph for Democrats
The Democratic Party wrested control of Congress from Republicans in a wave of midterm victories as voters delivered a scathing rebuke to President Trump.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Countries Weigh, and Worry About, What Trump Will Do After Midterm Defeat
Commentators abroad wondered what the president's electoral losses might mean for oil prices, the war on Iran and the end of the Trump era.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska Fends Off an Independent Challenger
Mr. Ricketts secured Republicans' grip on the deep-red state by defeating Dan Osborn, a mechanic and military veteran.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

How a Blue Wave Became a Red Wipeout
Republicans lost control of the House and Senate as voters offered a stinging rebuke to President Trump's agenda.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

8 Midterm Election Takeaways: A Democratic Landslide Punishes Trump's Party
Democrats won shocking victories all over the map and flipped the Senate and House with ease, leaving the president weakened. "There was a mood in the air, I guess," he said.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Chris Pappas to Become First Openly Gay Male Senator
Representative Chris Pappas of New Hampshire, the first openly gay man to win a Senate seat, spoke about a Democratic victory over the "broken status quo" and gave a shoutout to his husband.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race in a Victory for Democrats
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed will become the nation's first Muslim senator. He triumphed in one of the country's most bitter and expensive races, keeping his party in control of a crucial seat.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed's Historic Win in Michigan Answers Several Questions
Abdul El-Sayed's victory answers several questions.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

These Wins Could Mint a New Generation of Democratic Stars
Voters from South Carolina to Ohio to Texas have elevated a new class of Democrats who could not be more different from one another.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Democrat Defeats Nunn in Iowa, Scoring a Key House Pickup
Sarah Trone Garriott, a Democratic state senator and Lutheran minister, beat Representative Zach Nunn, a Republican who had tied himself closely to President Trump.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Jon Ossoff Describes a Future He Wants His Daughters to Inherit
In his victory speech, Senator Jon Ossoff, Democrat of Georgia, said he hoped his daughters would inherit a better future.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Five Things to Know About Hakeem Jeffries
The New York Democrat who is in line to be the first Black speaker was raised by a Black nationalist family in Brooklyn, is a moderate and loves a hip-hop reference.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Democrats Seize Control of Congress, Ending a G.O.P. Trifecta
The party's victory in the House cemented an era of divided government and a freshly assertive Congress after two years in which Republicans ceded power to President Trump.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Max Miller Loses in Ohio After Ex-Wife's Abuse Allegations
The defeat of the two-term Republican by Brian Poindexter, a union ironworker, handed Democrats a seat that had appeared out of reach before the family clash became public.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Americans on Why They Rejected Trump's Republican Party
A G.O.P. voter in Kansas put it bluntly: "The Republican Party has lost its way."

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Collins Falls to Jackson in Maine, Ending a Three-Decade Senate Tenure
Senator Susan Collins, the sole Republican representing New England in Congress, acknowledged that her seat had been lost on a landslide night for Democrats.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Moderate Republican Loses Seat in Pennsylvania Swing District
Bob Harvie, a Bucks County commissioner, defeated Representative Brian Fitzpatrick, who had survived three previous elections in a district that voted against President Trump each time.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

It Was Time for Susan Collins to Go
One of the greatest survivors in U.S. politics finally falls.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Mike Lawler Concedes to Challenger Cait Conley in New York House Swing District
Representative Mike Lawler, a Hudson Valley Republican, chose to concede even with tens of thousands of votes yet to be counted because of balloting issues in Westchester County.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Finally. FINALLY. Texas Is Blue.
For Republicans, Texas has long been a dependable political anchor. Its loss was a profound psychological blow.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Bobby Pulido, a Tejano Music Star, Flips a House Seat in Texas for Democrats
Mr. Pulido, a Latin Grammy Award-winning singer and conservative Democrat, ousted a Republican incumbent in a district President Trump won by 18 percentage points in 2024.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

‘An Earthquake': A Democratic Rout Stuns Texas
In a seismic shift that was once unthinkable, victories by James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa upended decades of statewide dominance in what had been the nation's most populous conservative state.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

A Democratic Senator for Kansas
Democrats won a Senate seat in Kansas for the first time in nearly 100 years. Our election data reporter Christine Zhang talks about the growing Democratic footprint in the state.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Democrat Unseats House Republican in Iowa, Flipping an Important Seat
Discontent about the war with Iran and tariffs helped create a tough environment for Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks, the defeated Republican.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 04, 2026

Peggy Flanagan's Victory Keeps Minnesota Senate Seat in Democratic Hands
Ms. Flanagan, Minnesota's lieutenant governor, ran against the former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya. She becomes the first Native American woman elected to the Senate.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

Key Ballot Measures 2026: Live Election Results
See results for ballot measures around the country related to voting rights, social policy, redistricting and more.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

Shomari Figures Holds Redrawn Alabama House Seat for Democrats
Representative Shomari Figures won even though a new Republican-drawn map changed his district, a move prompted by the Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

Talarico Wins Texas Senate Race, Ending a Three-Decade Drought for Democrats
James Talarico, a state lawmaker, beat Ken Paxton, the Republican attorney general, after a bruising and costly campaign.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

Democrats Win South Carolina Senate Seat
Our election data reporter Christine Zhang explains how double-digit swings in several counties helped Dr. Annie Andrews, a Democrat, defeat Senator Darline Graham, a Republican, flipping South Carolina in the U.S. Senate race.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

Annie Andrews Defeats Darline Graham in South Carolina Senate Race
Dr. Annie Andrews defeated Darline Graham, who succeeded her brother after his death, to become South Carolina's first Democratic senator of the 21st century.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

Rebecca Bennett Unseats Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey House Race
Rebecca Bennett, a Democrat, unseated Representative Tom Kean Jr. in a New Jersey swing district. Mr. Kean was absent from Congress for nearly four months while he was treated for depression.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

Democrats Flip South Carolina Senate Seat
In the first big surprise of election night, Senator Darline Graham, a Republican, lost her seat to a Democratic challenger in South Carolina. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains how the senator's missteps contributed to her loss.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

AOC Is Elected to Fifth Term in New York House District
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defeated her opponent, Diamant Hysenaj, despite having spent much of this election cycle campaigning for other Democrats across the country.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

Zach Dembo, a Democrat, Defeats Ralph Alvarado in Republican-Leaning House Seat in Kentucky
The outcome in the state's red Sixth District was a sign of Democratic strength in an area that voted heavily for President Trump two years ago.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

Democrat Pia Dandiya Wins Open Congressional Seat in Florida
Ms. Dandiya, a former high school principal, is set to become Florida's first South Asian member of Congress after winning a district Republicans had gerrymandered in their favor.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

Democrats Flip North Carolina Senate Seat
The Democrats flipped their first Senate seat of the night. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains why this wasn't a surprise, and why it's one of at least four seats the party needs to win to secure a majority in the Senate.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

G.O.P. Holds Florida
Ashley Moody, a Republican, defeated Angie Nixon, a Democrat, in the U.S. Senate race in Florida, but Ms. Nixon did well in some Hispanic-majority counties. Our election data reporter Evan Reynolds explains.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

Representative Chris Pappas Will Become the Senate's First Openly Gay Male Senator
Chris Pappas, Democrat of New Hampshire and a congressman, will move to the upper chamber at a time when L.G.B.T.Q. rights have faced pushback in some states.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

Roy Cooper Flips North Carolina Senate Seat to Democrats by Defeating Michael Whatley
The popular former governor defeated President Trump's handpicked choice to replace the retiring Thom Tillis.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

Republican Ashley Moody Holds On to Florida Senate Seat, Defeating Angie Nixon
Ms. Moody, who had been appointed to the position to replace Marco Rubio, won a special election to finish his term, defeating a strong, grass-roots challenge from Angie Nixon, a state lawmaker.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

Jon Ossoff Wins Georgia Senate Race Against Mike Collins
Mr. Ossoff, the Democratic incumbent, was an aggressive anti-Trump campaigner. He beat Representative Mike Collins, a Republican.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

Roy Cooper Bored His Way Into the Senate
As much as any midterm race, the senator-elect affirmed the power of the right person waging the right campaign

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

Chris Pappas Defeats John Sununu in New Hampshire Senate Race
Representative Chris Pappas beat a former Republican senator, John E. Sununu. He will succeed the Democratic incumbent, Jeanne Shaheen, who did not run for re-election.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

Jon Ossoff Looks Pretty Presidential
Fighting corruption, the theme in his race, could work for Democrats in 2028.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

Why Some States Take Longer to Count and Report Election Results
Mail-in ballots are often slower to process in states with high volumes of them, and the count cannot begin until Election Day in some cases.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

‘Trump Has Left Republicans in a Highly Perilous Position': Opinion Writers Assess the Midterms
Times Opinion writers break down the results from across the country and what they will mean for American politics in the years ahead.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

With Redistricting on the Ballot, a Longtime Missouri Democrat Persists
Missouri Republicans tried to end the congressional career of Emanuel Cleaver. Even with an old map back in place on Election Day, his political future remained unclear.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

The New York Times Needle 2026: Senate and House Live Forecast
Follow real-time estimates of the outcome of the 2026 midterm elections from The New York Times.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

Utah 2026: Live Midterm Election Results
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Utah elections.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

Vermont 2026: Live Midterm Election Results
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Vermont general election.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

Washington 2026: Live Midterm Election Results
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Washington elections.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

Wyoming 2026: Live Midterm Election Results
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Wyoming elections.

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