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Democrat Troy Jackson wins election to U.S. Senate from Maine
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Democrat Troy Jackson wins election to U.S. Senate from Maine

Nov 4, 2026 · 6:06 AM · Patrick Whittle, Associated Press

Jackson, 58, a fifth-generation logger and former president of the state Senate, had a little more than 100 days to sell himself to Maine voters after he replaced Graham Platner as the party's nominee in July.

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Democrat Christina Bohannan wins election to U.S. House in Iowa's 1st Congressional District
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Democrat Christina Bohannan wins election to U.S. House in Iowa's 1st Congressional District

Nov 4, 2026 · 5:43 AM · Associated Press

The third time was the charm for Bohannan, who lost by just 799 votes in her second race against Miller-Meeks two years ago.

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WATCH: Republican Ken Paxton speaks after losing Texas Senate race
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WATCH: Republican Ken Paxton speaks after losing Texas Senate race

Nov 4, 2026 · 5:41 AM · Associated Press

"I will commit that I will be praying for him, that he will do good for Texas and this nation," Paxton said about Talarico.

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Trump says Democrats 'did a good job,' blames Republican candidates for midterm losses
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Trump says Democrats 'did a good job,' blames Republican candidates for midterm losses

Nov 4, 2026 · 5:34 AM · Michelle L. Price, Associated Press

Voters delivered a significant rebuke to President Donald Trump on Tuesday by handing Democrats control of the Senate, rejecting his handpicked candidates while airing widespread concerns about high costs in the wake of his war against Iran and his punishing tariff policy.

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WATCH: Democrat James Talarico speaks after winning Texas Senate seat
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WATCH: Democrat James Talarico speaks after winning Texas Senate seat

Nov 4, 2026 · 5:26 AM · Associated Press

Talarico's victory represents the first time a Democrat has won a statewide office in Texas since 1994, a shakeup for a state long dominated by Republicans.

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Democrat Denise Powell wins election to U.S. House in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District
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Democrat Denise Powell wins election to U.S. House in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District

Nov 4, 2026 · 5:23 AM · Associated Press

Powell flipped a district that Democrats have been targeting for several election cycles.

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Democrats take control of the Senate after winning key midterm races
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Democrats take control of the Senate after winning key midterm races

Nov 4, 2026 · 4:40 AM

Democrats have won the U.S. Senate, ending Republican dominance in Washington by harnessing voters' frustration with President Donald Trump.

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Democrat Rob Sand wins election to be Iowa's next governor
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Democrat Rob Sand wins election to be Iowa's next governor

Nov 4, 2026 · 4:30 AM · Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press

Democrat Rob Sand has won Tuesday's election to be the next governor of Iowa. His win flips the seat held by a retiring Republican governor and likely sets up four years of divided government in the state.

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Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins election for governor in Texas
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Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins election for governor in Texas

Nov 4, 2026 · 4:26 AM

In a stunning upset, Gina Hinojosa was elected the first Democratic governor of Texas in more than 30 years on Tuesday, ousting Republican incumbent Greg Abbott and catapulting a decided underdog to national prominence leading what has long been the nation's most…

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WATCH: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks after winning reelection
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WATCH: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks after winning reelection

Nov 4, 2026 · 4:13 AM · Associated Press

Shapiro was seeking a second term. He previously served two terms as state attorney general, and he's considered a potential contender for the White House in 2028.

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