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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

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

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

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

How Will the Midterms Play Out? These Races May Provide Early Clues.
Election results in states where voting ends early could indicate how each party will fare in House and Senate races elsewhere in the country.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

Democrats have small polling leads in the Ohio and Kansas Senate races.
Many of the leads for Sherrod Brown and Adam Hamilton have fallen within the margins of error, underscoring that they could be quite competitive.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

Chris Murphy, Recovering From a Stroke, Remains Hospitalized on Election Day
The Democratic senator from Connecticut, who is 53, began experiencing symptoms while attending his son's hockey game on Saturday, his office said.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

Maine U.S. Senate 2026: Live Midterm Election Results, Collins vs. Jackson
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Maine general election.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

Justice Dept. Sends Target Letters to Democrats in Escalation of Alaska Inquiry
The move is a highly unusual action to take at the decisive moment in a close race between the incumbent, Dan Sullivan, and his Democrat rival, Mary Peltola.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

Maine U.S. Senate 2026: Live Election Results, Collins vs. Jackson
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Maine general election.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

South Dakota 2026: Live Election Results
Get live results and maps from the 2026 South Dakota general election.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

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

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

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

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

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

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

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

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

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

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

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

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

West Virginia 2026: Live Election Results
Get live results and maps from the 2026 West Virginia elections.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

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

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

Rhode Island 2026: Live Election Results
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Rhode Island general election.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

Democratic Divisions on Israel Come Thundering Back, in Preview of Fights to Come
A shattered alliance in Michigan between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and his former primary rival, Representative Haley Stevens, underscored broader tensions in the party.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

Five Telltale Signs of a Democratic Blowout
The political winds are blowing in Democrats' direction. The question is: How strong are they?

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

How to Follow The New York Times's 2026 Midterm Election Results and Coverage
Here's how to follow our news coverage, with real-time results, visuals and analysis from more than 400 journalists.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

A Guide to Election Night 2026
Strategists in both parties say Democrats are likely to wrest back control of the House, but the battle for the Senate is more complicated.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

What to Watch in Georgia and North Carolina
Our election data reporter Evan Reynolds looks at counties that could decide the Senate race in the diverse and rapidly growing southern states of Georgia and North Carolina.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

A Guide to What We'll Know on Election Night, Hour by Hour
"Mirages," midnight swings and long counts: The Needle can cut through the noise.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

Five Things I'm Watching for in Tuesday's Midterms
The political winds are blowing in Democrats' direction. The question is: How strong are they?

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

What to Watch in Texas
Could Texas elect its first Democratic Senator in decades? Our election data reporter Christine Zhang tells us what counties to watch in the competitive Texas Senate race.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 03, 2026

What to Watch in Michigan
Republicans see Michigan as a key Senate seat to flip. Our reporter Christine Zhang breaks down the race between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 02, 2026

Democrats Head Into Election Day Feeling Hopeful About the Midterms
Chuck Schumer thinks his party has expanded the map.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 02, 2026

What Voters Should Know About Election Security for the 2026 Midterms
Despite worries about federal intervention, local and state officials say they are well prepared to run a secure election.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 02, 2026

Trump's Election Fraud Reward Raises Fears of Vigilantism, Local Officials Say
Election officials across the country have conducted hundreds of exercises to prepare for possible threats or disruptions at polling sites.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 02, 2026

America Votes
We answer your questions about the midterm elections and what they will mean for the world.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 02, 2026

Who Stole a Candidate's Yard Signs? An AirTag Ping Offered an Answer.
Signs that belonged to Darrell Harris, a Republican candidate for state representative in Connecticut, vanished. Staff members had hidden AirTags inside some of them.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 02, 2026

Trump Floats Pre-Emptive Pardons for Allies if Democrats Take Congress in Midterms
"We just have to protect those people," President Trump said in an interview, when asked about potential investigations of allies and administration officials if Democrats won control of Congress.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 02, 2026

What Are Voters' Top Concerns? Midterm Election Polls Point to the Economy.
Our polls suggest the economy is biggest motivator of voters' choices in these midterm elections and that Democrats are more trusted to fix things.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 02, 2026

Who Is Jason Turkish, Haley Stevens's Fiancé?
Mr. Turkish, 39, is a longtime Democratic donor and disability rights lawyer. He endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for U.S. Senate on Wednesday.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 02, 2026

Early Voting Turnout Offers Promising Signs for Democrats
Early voting figures tell an incomplete story, but strong turnout among key demographics stood out in critical Senate battlegrounds.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 02, 2026

‘Tofu Talarico,' the Cheesecake Factory and My Beef With the Midterms
Seldom have political food fights been this ridiculous.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 02, 2026

When Will We Know Election Outcomes? Don't Hold Your Breath.
Experts say it could take days and even weeks before winners are known in key states including Maine, Alaska, Arizona and California that could determine who controls Congress.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 02, 2026

Can a Progressive Win a Swing State?
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is a progressive Democrat looking to win a Senate race in Michigan. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains why a victory for El-Sayed could have broader implications for 2028.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 02, 2026

Elon Musk Spends $474 Million on the 2026 Midterm Elections
Never before has a single ultrawealthy person who was not running for office spent this much during a single election cycle.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 02, 2026

Elon Musk Tests What Nearly Half a Billion Dollars Can Buy in the Midterms
Never before has a single ultrawealthy person who was not running for office spent this much during a single election cycle.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 02, 2026

What Time Do Polls Close? Midterm Elections 2026
A state-by-state breakdown of when the polls in each state close on Election Day and when to watch for results.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 02, 2026

Senate Control After the Midterms: Party Switches, Ties and Wild Cards
The likelihood of a slim majority leaves room for several hard-to-predict scenarios that could affect the balance of power.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 02, 2026

What a Blue Wave Could Look Like
Polls show some kind of "wave" seems likely for the Democrats in this midterm election. But will it translate into Democrats flipping the House and Senate? Nate Cohn, our chief political analyst, outlines four possible scenarios.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 02, 2026

Ken Paxton Leans on Trump in Tight Texas Senate Race
Facing an energized Democratic opponent, the Texas attorney general is testing whether party loyalty can overcome voters' reservations about him.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 02, 2026

How The New York Times Is Covering the Midterm Elections
More than 400 journalists across at least 30 states will interview voters, break down results and identify trends.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 01, 2026

Inside the Abdul El-Sayed-Haley Stevens Meltdown in Michigan
The relationship shattered in part because of Israel, but also because of their sensitive egos and hurt feelings. The split had been months in the making.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 01, 2026

Who's Winning the Race for the Senate?
Democrats have the lead in most of the seven tossup Senate races, according to the latest Times/Siena poll, though some contests remain close. Our polling reporter Ruth Igielnik breaks down what the numbers show.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 01, 2026

The Final Polls Show a Blue Surge. Can We Trust Them?
New Times/Siena surveys show Democrats leading in all the key battlegrounds that will decide Senate control.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 01, 2026

Democrats Show Strength in Final Days of Race for the Senate, New Polls Find
Democrats are up in Michigan, Texas, Kansas, Maine and Ohio, have an edge in Alaska and are effectively tied with Republicans in Iowa, new New York Times/Siena polls found.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 01, 2026

In the Final Stretch, Hochul and Blakeman Try to Motivate Their Voters
The governor campaigned in the city with Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Her opponent, Bruce Blakeman, focused on Long Island and upstate.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 01, 2026

Haley Stevens Bashed Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate Race Until She Endorsed Him
Ms. Stevens, who lost to Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan, once fashioned herself as one of Mr. Rogers's fiercest critics.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 01, 2026

Roger Marshall Goes Rogue in Kansas Senate Race With a Video
Roger Marshall, a Republican senator whose re-election bid has grown surprisingly competitive, wanted to push back against attacks. His team didn't agree. He ignored the guidance.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 01, 2026

Ocasio-Cortez and Mamdani Rebuke Stevens's G.O.P. Endorsement in Michigan
Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, two leading figures of the left, criticized Representative Haley Stevens for backing a Republican in Michigan.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 01, 2026

Ocasio-Cortez and Mamdani Rebuke Stevens' G.O.P. Endorsement in Michigan
Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, two leading figures of the left, criticized Representative Haley Stevens for backing a Republican in Michigan.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 01, 2026

Alaska's Republican senator says he'll accept the race result, even as he says it could be ‘stolen.'
But Senator Dan S. Sullivan of Alaska, who is in a tight election fight with the Democrat Mary Peltola, also suggested that the election could be "stolen."

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 01, 2026

Senator Chris Murphy Is ‘Awake and Alert' After Suffering a Stroke
The Connecticut senator, who has been campaigning for fellow Democrats, has been viewed as a potential candidate for president in 2028.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 01, 2026

El-Sayed's Campaign Doesn't Want Haley Stevens at His Events
Tensions have flared between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan, and his former primary rival. "I don't want any distractions," Dr. El-Sayed said Saturday.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 01, 2026

Did the Peltola Campaign Seal the Fate of Alaska's Ranked Choice Vote?
Beyond hotly contested Senate and governor's races, Alaskans will decide Tuesday whether to scrap the state's unique ballot. The campaign of Mary Peltola may have bolstered critics of the system.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 01, 2026

This Republican Wants Voters to Consider a Post-Trump World
John E. Sununu, the Republican Senate candidate in New Hampshire, has the president's endorsement but is keeping him at arm's length.

Politics - U.S. House
Nov 01, 2026

Ocasio-Cortez Has Evolved. She Wants the Left to Evolve, Too.
The New York congresswoman, once a bane of establishment Democrats, has tried to nudge her movement in a bigger-tent direction as she weighs her 2028 options.

Politics - U.S. House
Oct 31, 2026

When to Expect Midterm Results in Each State on Election Night
The time it takes to project winners will depend on two factors: how fast the states count their votes, and how close the races are.

Politics - U.S. House
Oct 31, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed Does Not Want to Talk About Haley Stevens. Everyone Else Does.
"We had a primary, right?" Dr. El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, told reporters. "I understand that some folks are upset about that. I get it. But I'm here trying to beat Mike Rogers."

Politics - U.S. House
Oct 31, 2026

Women Voters Are a Potent Political Force in the Midterms
The country's biggest demographic group — women — is the main driver of voting and has grown ever more Democratic in this election cycle.

Politics - U.S. House
Oct 31, 2026

Democrats File Suit Over Closed Polling Places in Rural Alaska
Voting sites in 18 far-flung communities failed to open, the suit claims.

Politics - U.S. House
Oct 31, 2026

Inside the Times's Decisions on the Alaska Senate Race Story
Our investigation found that Democratic operatives were behind a plan to bring a potential spoiler into the Senate race.

Politics - U.S. House
Oct 31, 2026

Susan Collins Is Always Keeping Score
The long-serving senator has delivered millions of dollars to every corner of her state. But in Maine, people say, it's best to avoid getting on her bad side.

Politics - U.S. House
Oct 31, 2026

This Is How MAHA Ends
Doctors like Annie Andrews, Amy Acton and Abdul El-Sayed remind us that Americans don't trust Republicans with their nation's health.

Politics - U.S. House
Oct 31, 2026

Brace Yourself for an ‘Unusual Election'
Democratic sweep or not, politics are about to change.

Politics - U.S. House
Oct 31, 2026

Could These Democrats Destroy MAHA?
Doctors like Annie Andrews, Amy Acton and Abdul El-Sayed remind us that Americans don't trust Republicans with their nation's health.

Politics - U.S. House
Oct 31, 2026

What We're Watching For on Election Night
Democratic sweep or not, politics are about to change.

Politics - U.S. House
Oct 31, 2026

Why Texas Dems Are Still Nervous About Talarico
In this episode of "The Call", veteran political journalist Robert Draper, a Texas native who has written about the state's politics for decades, calls the host Natalie Kitroeff to report what he's seeing on the ground there with James Talarico's Senate campaign. All eyes are on the competitive Texas Senate Race, the most expensive in the country, as the Democratic nominee Jame Talarico battles it out with the Republican nominee, former state attorney general Ken Paxton.

Politics - U.S. House
Oct 31, 2026

Why Haley Stevens Can't Stop Talking About Abdul El-Sayed
In a frank interview, she described her disappointment and also said she was considering converting to Judaism. Her fiancé had thoughts, too.

Politics - U.S. House
Oct 31, 2026

Talarico Makes Final Election Pitch to Texans: ‘You Are My Slingshot'
The Democratic candidate for Senate has led in polls. But because it's Texas, he remains the underdog.

Politics - U.S. House
Oct 31, 2026

Pete Ricketts Leads Dan Osborn in Nebraska Senate Race, Poll Finds
Voters see Dan Osborn, the independent seeking to unseat Senator Pete Ricketts, as more like a Democrat than an independent, a Times/Siena poll found.

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