US midterm elections 2026: live results from Senate, House and governor races in all 50 states

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That, with many seats still to be counted, Democrats have taken control of the Senate, the House and several key governorships. One newsroom says the projection is for both chambers, another says it is for full control. It remains unclear whether Colom will ultimately win the Mississippi Senate seat and how that result will affect the overall Senate composition. How Democratic control will shape foreign‑policy actions, including any further moves related to Iran, also remains unanswered.

Stock markets surged on Wednesday after Democrats’ sweeping victories in Tuesday’s midterm elections. The network says Democrats have won the majority in the House and the Senate. Deutsche Welle also reports that Democrats have won the majority in both chambers. MarketWatch, however, says control of the House of Representatives remains uncertain. The reports note that precise vote margins and the timeline for final certification of all results are still unclear, as are the final outcomes for the House and the overall balance of power after all states finish counting.

The impact of Democrats’ sweeping victories in the 2026 midterm elections is already being felt in Washington.

Oil prices held near a two‑month low after tumbling more than eight percent in the previous session, citing hopes that the Democratic sweep could accelerate an end to the war with Iran.

Ivy, how is tomorrow looking?

Reporting in this segment

• US midterm elections 2026: live results from Senate, House and governor races in all 50 states · The Guardian
• Stock markets surge as Democrats win control of House, Senate · CBS News (also MarketWatch)
• Midterm fallout begins after Democrats win control of Congress · CBS News
• Oil Holds Near Two-Month Low on U.S.-Iran Diplomatic Hopes After Midterms · Wall Street Journal

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Thanks, Elena. I'm Ivy, with the weather.

Here’s a look at tomorrow across the country. The National Weather Service has flood warnings for parts of Georgia, Florida and Colorado, and flash flood warnings for parts of Tennessee and North Carolina. In the Northeast, highs from the 60s to the 70s with rain around, and a few thunderstorms near New York. In the South, highs from the 70s to the 80s with plenty of sunshine, and some rain near Jacksonville. In the Midwest, highs from the 40s to the 50s under cloudy skies. In the West, highs from the 50s to the 80s with plenty of sunshine, and some rain near Seattle. The warmest spot on our map tomorrow is Jacksonville at 85; the coolest, Minneapolis at 46. Tonight's coldest spot is Minneapolis, falling to 32. If you’re flying, the FAA reports no major delays at the nation’s big airports.

That's the weather. Back to you, Elena.

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